Cypripedium parviflorum var. makasin

Found in swamps & fens. One of three varieties of C. parviflorum recognized in NY State by the NY Flora Atlas (see link to the right). Often confused with C. parviflorum var. parviflorum, which is more commonly seen in the southeastern portion of the state (per the Atlas, 2/2022).

Plant Information

Common Name(s): 
Northern Small Yellow Lady's Slipper
Type: 
Native
Herbaceous Plants - Annuals, Biennials, Perennials
Status: 
exploitably vulnerable - protected
Moisture: 
Moist
Wet
Light: 
Part Sun
Part Shade
Used in traditional 19th century gardens

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