A genus made up of temperate and subtropical species, most of which are terrestrial. One well-known species is the yellow lady’s slipper (C. calceolus). Another is the pink lady’s slipper (C. acaule), also known as the moccasin flower. Most species have one or two flowers on a stem about 30 to 60 cm (12 to 24 inches) tall.

Britannica Editors. "lady’s slipper". Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Jan. 2018, https://www.britannica.com/plant/ladys-slipper. Accessed 17 October 2026.