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Old 09-13-2012, 02:19 AM
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Default California Lady's Slipper

One of our rarest and most unusual native Slippers:



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Native Orchids of the Pacific Northwest and the Canadian Rockies: California Lady's Slipper (Cypripedium californicum)
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Old 09-13-2012, 03:14 AM
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Wow, I love it. A four foot plant with spikes of twenty flowers would sure be something to see.
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Very nice!
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Thanks for looking and commenting Joann and Tucker.
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Old 09-13-2012, 11:29 AM
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Amazing find Ron!!! Never knew this species existed, once again you have enriched my life just a little bit.
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Thanks for the nice comment, Tindo.
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Ooh I love this one, how gorgeous!!
Thanks for the view, Ron
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You are welcome, Gloria, and thanks for the comments.
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Wow! Beautiful! What a great find!
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Old 09-14-2012, 01:14 AM
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Thanks, Sonya. It really is lovely, isn't it?
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