




Cypripedium acaule
The pink lady's slipper is a beautiful flower that looks like a little shoe! It has soft pink petals and grows in shady places. This special flower is a treat for the eyes in the forest.
Habitat: Forests
The pink lady's slipper has a striking, puffy pouch-like flower, typically rosy pink with darker veins, resembling a small shoe. Its two large, broad green leaves grow flat at the base, with a single leafless stem rising to hold the solitary bloom.





Category
PlantsRarity
Rare
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
206
Growing one from seed in a garden is almost impossible!
It's an orchid! There are over 28,000 kinds of orchids in the world.
Its roots can spread far and wide, helping it find new resources.
Some lady's slippers are purple, white, or even yellow, not just pink!
Its tiny seeds rely on a specific fungus in the soil to provide essential nutrients, allowing them to grow.
pink lady's slipper can stay dormant underground for years, waiting for perfect conditions before emerging to bloom.
Bombus impatiens
Trapped inside to pick up pollen.
Tulasnella calospora
Provides nutrients for seed growth.

Odocoileus virginianus
Deer browse the leaves and flowers.
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Shade tolerant plants are adapted to grow and thrive in areas with low light levels, requiring less direct sunlight.
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Describes a relationship between two different species where they live in close association, often benefiting one or both.
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
This trait characterizes organisms with an exceptionally long lifespan compared to others of their kind.
Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future.
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Look but don't touch! These flowers are special and should be enjoyed from a distance.
The easiest way to identify pink lady's slipper is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
15-40 cm
10-20 cm
4-8 cm
Spring to early summer
No
Mild
Perennial
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Jun 17, 2026
Grundy Lake Provincial ParkPhoto attribution
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Jun 3, 2026
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Jun 2, 2026
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May 30, 2026
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May 28, 2026
Days Ferry Historic DistrictPhoto attribution
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