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Caring for Native Lady's Slipper Orchids: Look, Don't Touch

Two Species in Georgia Woods

Yellow Lady's Slipper (Cypripedium calceolus)
Pink Lady's Slipper (Cypripedium acaule) – interbreeds, some appear white.

Pink species grows in acid soil near pines, depends on specific soil fungus—almost impossible to transplant. All may cause contact dermatitis. Deer eat them. Protected in Georgia; takes 10+ years to flower. Enjoy in place.

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