The small white lady's-slipper is a member of the orchid family. Unlike its larger yellow relation, this variety is a "Wisconsin threatened species". The small yellow lady's-slipper is a "Wisconsin special concern". I only saw three of these white ones in the entire 50-acre prairie, and no yellow ones, big or small.
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I've never heard of this before! How unusual Thanks for sharing this!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Veronica! Lady's-slippers can be found throughout most of North America, as well as some areas of Europe and Asia, and there are nearly 50 different variety. These smaller species can be difficult to find in tall grass, so very rewarding when you spot one.
ReplyDeleteMy mom used to grow a variety of these. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteHi Beth! I've never known anyone who grew these--how cool! I've only seen them in the wild. Last year the weather was so wonky and everything 4-6 weeks early, that I never did see any.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! And informational, too. Love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lisa! ☺
ReplyDeleteVery unique.
ReplyDeleteIndrani: They are indeed! :)
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a baby chick peeping out of an egg.
ReplyDeleteHmm...okay. ;)
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