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Fairyslipper, Calypso Orchid
(Calypso bulbosa)
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Form:
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4-6 inches tall. A single stem from buried bulb.
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Leaves:
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Basal derives from bulb, solitary, 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 inches long.
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Appears in fall and overwinters under the snow.
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Flower:
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Very showy, one single flower at tip of stem.
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Habitat:
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Moist, cool forests with a layer of duff From coast to mountains.
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Locally common.
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Season:
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Spring (April-June)
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