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White Lady's Slipper

Cypripedium candidum

Vulnerable
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Found in Canada. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇨🇦 Canada

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Names in Other Languages

French Cypripède blanc

Similar Species in Cypripedium

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American Yellow Lady'S-Slipper
Cypripedium parviflorum
Least Concern
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Bardolph's Cypripedium
Cypripedium bardolphianum
Vulnerable
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California Lady's Slipper
Cypripedium californicum
Endangered
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Chang Ban Shao Lan
Cypripedium lentiginosum
Endangered
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Dickinson's Cypripedium
Cypripedium dickinsonianum
Endangered
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Elegant Cypripedium
Cypripedium elegans
Endangered
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Farges' Cypripedium
Cypripedium margaritaceum
Endangered
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Farges' Cypripedium
Cypripedium fargesii
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of White Lady's Slipper?
The scientific name of White Lady's Slipper is Cypripedium candidum. It belongs to the genus Cypripedium.
What is the conservation status of White Lady's Slipper?
White Lady's Slipper (Cypripedium candidum) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does White Lady's Slipper live?
White Lady's Slipper is found in Found in Canada. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Canada.
What family does White Lady's Slipper belong to?
White Lady's Slipper (Cypripedium candidum) belongs to the genus Cypripedium, which is part of the taxonomic family Orchidaceae.
Is White Lady's Slipper endangered?
Yes, White Lady's Slipper (Cypripedium candidum) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does White Lady's Slipper belong to?
White Lady's Slipper (Cypripedium candidum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of White Lady's Slipper?
The closest relatives of White Lady's Slipper in the genus Cypripedium include American Yellow Lady'S-Slipper, Bardolph's Cypripedium, California Lady's Slipper, Chang Ban Shao Lan, Dickinson's Cypripedium.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Cypripedium — 20 Species

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American Yellow Lady'S-Slipper
Cypripedium parviflorum
LC 🐾
Bardolph's Cypripedium
Cypripedium bardolphianum
VU 🐾
California Lady's Slipper
Cypripedium californicum
EN 🐾
Chang Ban Shao Lan
Cypripedium lentiginosum
EN 🐾
Dickinson's Cypripedium
Cypripedium dickinsonianum
EN 🐾
Elegant Cypripedium
Cypripedium elegans
EN 🐾
Farges' Cypripedium
Cypripedium margaritaceum
EN 🐾
Farges' Cypripedium
Cypripedium fargesii
EN 🐾
Farrer's Cypripedium
Cypripedium farreri
EN 🐾
Formosa's Lady's Slipper
Cypripedium formosanum
EN 🐾
Forrest's Cypripedium
Cypripedium forrestii
EN 🐾
Frail Cypripedium
Cypripedium debile
VU 🐾
Franklin’s Lady’s-slipper
Cypripedium passerinum
VU 🐾
Heart-Shaped Lip Cypripedium
Cypripedium cordigerum
VU 🐾
Henry's Cypripedium
Cypripedium henryi
VU 🐾
Himalayan Cypripedium
Cypripedium himalaicum
EN 🐾
Irapeao Cypripedium
Cypripedium irapeanum
VU 🐾
Japanese Ladyslipper
Cypripedium japonicum
EN 🐾
Kentucky Lady's Slipper
Cypripedium kentuckiense
VU 🐾
Lady'S Slipper Orchid
Cypripedium calceolus
NT
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