Ladys Slipper orchid – Cypripedium calceolus

Ladys Slipper orchid - Cypripedium calceolus

Ladys Slipper orchid – Cypripedium calceolus

This is the largest Orchid in Spain. It can take 8 to 10 years to mature and live up to 30 or even 40 years. This cluster is one of only 3 populations left in the Pyrenees and is a ‘must see’ when in flower.

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  1. Staying at Candanchu in mid July ,am I anywhere near a Lady slipper site ?
    Blue skies
    Stephen

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