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Large flowered cypripedium (Cypripedium macranthos)

Description

Cypripedium macranthos is a species from the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The scientific name of the species was first validly published by Olof Peter Swartz in 1800. Cypripedium macranthos is related to the European women's shoe ( Cypripedium calceolus ).

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum:

        • Class: Liliopsida

          • Order: Asparagales

            • Family: Orchidaceae

              • Genus: Cypripedium