Cypripedium montanum, like its name suggests, is a montane species, grows in a variety of canopy conditions and soils. Its primary habitat is semi-shady- to-open edge and can be found under, or near coniferous trees or hardwoods such as aspen or dogwood.

Linnaeus was the first to describe the genus Cypripedium. He included all lady slipper orchids in his description which are now divided into four genera. The Lewis and Clark expedition was the first to document mountain lady’s slipper in western North America.

Cypripedium montanum is a member of the orchid genus Cypripedium. It is commonly known as large lady's slipper, mountain lady's slipper, white lady's slipper as well as moccasin flower. This latter is also the common name of Cypripedium acaule.

Cypripedium montanum, commonly known as the Mountain Lady's Slipper, is found in southeast Alaska to California, British Columbia, and east to Alberta, Montana and Wyoming. This lady’s slipper has one to three sweet-scented flowers with brownish purple sepals and petals.

Cypripedium montanum occurs on non-National Forest Lands and National Forest System lands in other USFS regions, and is designated as a Sensitive Species in the Rocky Mountain and the Pacific Southwest Regions.

Mountain Lady's-slipper (Cypripedium montanum) Conservation Status Review Review Date = 05/25/2012 View State Conservation Rank Criteria

Cypripedium montanum is a perennial herb (rhizomatous) that is native to California, and also found elsewhere in western North America.

Cypripedium montanum Douglas ex Lindl. Orchidaceae Juss. - Orchid family P.

2022年12月15日 · Cypripedium montanum. Identification Numbers. TSN: 43537. Geography. Launch Interactive Map. Timeline. Explore the information available for this taxon's timeline. You can select an event on the timeline to view more information, or cycle through the content available in the carousel below. 5 Items.

Cypripedium montanum, sometimes called "Mountain Lady's Slipper," grows to be up to 70 cm tall. The stem has alternating, plicate leaves. Atop the stem sits one to three large flowers. The sepals and petals tend to be maroon-brown while the pouch is white.