Identifying a Lady's Slipper Look-Alike That Blooms Every Seven Years

You found a flower resembling a lady's slipper orchid but were told it's a rare look-alike that blooms once every seven years. You want to know its name.

Impossible to Identify Without Details

Location, flower color/size, and habitat are essential. Many plants mimic orchid flowers: pitcher plants (white flowers in marshes), epiphyllums (orchid cactus, white to pink), and some native North American orchids that don't bloom annually.

What to Provide for Identification

• Geographic location
• Flower color, size, shape details
• Growing conditions (tree, ground, pot)
• Photos if possible

Without these, any guess would be pure speculation.