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Cypripedium calceolus

Where to find Cypripedium calceolus?

Cypripedium calceolus (Cypripedium calceolus) occurs in Slovakia in the following habitats: light deciduous forests, shady forests, forest edges, bushy slopes, (coniferous forests). It is considered as vulnerable species. The main treats are habitat destruction, bad forest management.
Orchid photo Cypripedium calceolus (Cypripedium calceolus)

Cypripedium calceolus

Cypripedium calceolus

Cypripedium calceolus

Orchid height 25-45 cm

Flowering time May-July

Flower color brown-red, yellow

Orchid biotop light deciduous forests, shady forests, forest edges, bushy slopes, (coniferous forests)

Altitudinal vegetation zone foothill zone-montane zone

Distribution in Slovakia widely distributed throughout Slovakia

Distribution Slovakia

Conservation status vulnerable

Threats habitat destruction, bad forest management

This orchid produces hybrids with -

Orchid photo Cypripedium calceolus
Cypripedium calceolus

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