Cypripedium acaule Aiton

  • Filed As

    Orchidaceae
    Cypripedium acaule Aiton

  • Collector(s)

    D. E. Atha 2229 with Michael Nee, 25 Aug 2000

  • Location

    United States of America. Maine. Oxford Co. Between Oquossoc and Wilsons Mills, north side of SR 16, at base of Observatory Mountain.

  • Habitat

    With Abies balsamea, Picea.

  • Description

    Herb with only two basal leaves, always found with white bud at base of each plant, roots fleshy and white, always growing in humus, not soil, most capsules already fallen. Phenology of specimen: Fruit.

  • Notes (shown on label)

    Bulk sample: 2229a whole plant

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 01157929

    Occurrence ID: c96db265-f5c4-4d4e-a71f-cafb95fabe44

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  • Region

    North America

  • Country

    United States of America

  • State/Province

    Maine

  • County/Municipio

    Oxford Co.

  • Locality

    Between Oquossoc and Wilsons Mills, north side of SR 16, at base of Observatory Mountain.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 495 m. (1624 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    44.9233, -70.9539

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The New York Botanical Garden
Orchidaceae
Cypripedium acaule Aiton
det. D. Atha, 2010
United States of America. Maine: Oxford Co. Between Oquossoc and
Wilsons Mills, north side of SR 16, at base of Observatory Mountain.
44°55.40'N, 70°57.23'W. ca 1625 ft elev. With Abies balsamea, Picea.
Herb with only two basal leaves, always found with white bud at base of
each plant, roots fleshy and white, always growing in humus, not soil,
most capsules already fallen.
Bulk sample: 2229a whole plant.
Daniel Atha, Michael Nee 2229
25 Aug 2000
01157929