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Photographer: Nick Turland

Plants of northwestern Yunnan: Cypripedium guttatum (Orchidaceae)

Location: Tian Chi
The smallest species of slipper orchid we saw, Cypripedium guttatum is widespread in the northern hemisphere, here at the southern edge of its range. To the right you can see the remains of the previous year's growth, including the seed capsule.