with edges that are turned in, and normally magenta to whitish-pink in color. This commonly found growing in bogs or moist woodlands, anywhere from Newfoundland to Georgia, in late April to mid-July (Hylander 64). C. calculus Another common species is the Yellow Ladys Slipper, or C. calculus. The species name calceolus has the Latin meaning little shoe, referring to the smaller flower of this species. The plant arises from a rhizome and may grow tow be up to 40 cm in height. There are normally 3-5 ovate leaves present in a pubescent arrangement. There are usually one or two flowers present on the stem, which have a yellow lip, and are twisted greenish-yellow to purplish-brown petals. This species blooms from April to July and is commonly found in Georgia and North Carolina, growing in bogs, swamps, and woodlands (Rickett 96).C. arietnumAnother species is the Rams Head Ladys Slipper, or C. arietinum. This is the only ladys slipper species found in North America in which all three sepals are distinct. The sepals, as well as the lateral petals, are greenish-brown. The lip, streaked white and red, is only one half of an inch long, with a conical projection below, which makes it easily distinguishable from other species. This is a rare species, normally found in the cold, damp woods of Northern areas, such as Quebec, Massachusetts, and New York (House 67). C. reginaeAnother ladys slipper species is the Showy Ladys Slipper, or C. reginae. As its name suggests, this species in one of the most beautiful to see. The stem grows to a large height of three feet with elliptic, tapered leaves reaching all the way to the top of the stem. At the summit of the plant grows one to three bi-colored flowers (House 68). The white lip of the flower is more than one inch long and suffused with pink and decorated with purplish streaks (Walcott 21). The leaves and stems of this species are very hairy, which may produce an irritation of the s...
