lady-slipper

• Substantiv, das eine von mehreren, überwiegend nordamerikanischen wilden Orchideenarten mit einem bauchig aufgeblasenen, schuhähnlichen Blütenblatt bezeichnet, die im Garten schwer oder gar nicht zu kultivieren sind.

A noun referring to any of several chiefly American wildflowers characterized by an inflated, pouch-like lip, which are difficult or impossible to cultivate in a garden.

1. Wildflower with a pouch-like lipC1formalamerican

   Any of several chiefly American wildflowers characterized by an inflated, pouch-like lip on the flower; known for being difficult or impossible to cultivate in a garden setting.

   Frauenschuh

   • The lady-slipper orchid is a protected species in many states.
   • Hikers often spot lady-slippers blooming in the forest understory.
   • Despite its beauty, the lady-slipper is notoriously hard to grow in home gardens.

   Synonymeslipper orchid