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Ram'S Head Lady'S Slipper

Cypripedium arietinum

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Canada and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Asparagales (อันดับหน่อไม้ฝรั่ง)
Family
Orchidaceae
Genus
Cypripedium
Species
Cypripedium arietinum (Ram'S Head Lady'S Slipper)

Names in Other Languages

French cypripède tête-de-bélier
German gehörnter Frauenschuh

Similar Species in Cypripedium

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Chang Ban Shao Lan
Cypripedium lentiginosum
Endangered
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Frail Cypripedium
Cypripedium debile
Vulnerable
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Franklin’s Lady’s-slipper
Cypripedium passerinum
Vulnerable
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Subtropical Cypripedium
Cypripedium subtropicum
Endangered
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Lady'S Slipper Orchid
Cypripedium calceolus
Near Threatened
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Lady'S-Slipper Orchid
Cypripedium acaule
Least Concern
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Heart-Shaped Lip Cypripedium
Cypripedium cordigerum
Vulnerable
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California Lady's Slipper
Cypripedium californicum
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ram'S Head Lady'S Slipper?
The scientific name of Ram'S Head Lady'S Slipper is Cypripedium arietinum. It belongs to the genus Cypripedium.
What is the conservation status of Ram'S Head Lady'S Slipper?
Ram'S Head Lady'S Slipper (Cypripedium arietinum) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Ram'S Head Lady'S Slipper live?
Ram'S Head Lady'S Slipper is found in Distributed across Canada and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Canada, United States.
What family does Ram'S Head Lady'S Slipper belong to?
Ram'S Head Lady'S Slipper (Cypripedium arietinum) belongs to the genus Cypripedium, which is part of the taxonomic family Orchidaceae.
What kingdom does Ram'S Head Lady'S Slipper belong to?
Ram'S Head Lady'S Slipper (Cypripedium arietinum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Ram'S Head Lady'S Slipper?
The closest relatives of Ram'S Head Lady'S Slipper in the genus Cypripedium include Chang Ban Shao Lan, Frail Cypripedium, Franklin’s Lady’s-slipper, Subtropical Cypripedium, Lady'S Slipper Orchid.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Cypripedium — 20 Species

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Chang Ban Shao Lan
Cypripedium lentiginosum
EN 🐾
Frail Cypripedium
Cypripedium debile
VU 🐾
Franklin’s Lady’s-slipper
Cypripedium passerinum
VU 🐾
Subtropical Cypripedium
Cypripedium subtropicum
EN 🐾
Lady'S Slipper Orchid
Cypripedium calceolus
NT 🐾
Lady'S-Slipper Orchid
Cypripedium acaule
LC 🐾
Heart-Shaped Lip Cypripedium
Cypripedium cordigerum
VU 🐾
Mountain Lady'S Slipper
Cypripedium montanum
VU 🐾
Formosa's Lady's Slipper
Cypripedium formosanum
EN 🐾
White Lady's Slipper
Cypripedium candidum
VU 🐾
Soft Cypripedium
Cypripedium molle
NT 🐾
Pink Lady Slipper
Cypripedium guttatum
LC 🐾
Striped Lady Slipper
Cypripedium fasciolatum
EN 🐾
Queen Lady'S Slipper
Cypripedium reginae
LC
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Ram'S Head Lady'S Slipper
Cypripedium arietinum
NT
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Lijiang Cypripedium
Cypripedium lichiangense
EN 🐾
Lime Loving Cypripedium
Cypripedium calcicola
EN 🐾
Ludlow's Cypripedium
Cypripedium ludlowii
EN 🐾
Dickinson's Cypripedium
Cypripedium dickinsonianum
EN 🐾
California Lady's Slipper
Cypripedium californicum
EN
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