Adopt the southern lady's-slipper
Cypripedium kentuckiense
Vulnerable according to NatureServe
Protected under Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species
Habitat: Forested wetlands, near streams and creeks
The southern lady's-slipper is named for its dainty, slipper-shaped bloom, like something straight out of a fairy tale. This lovely orchid calls the southeastern United States home, where it grows in shady floodplain forests near streams and creeks. Sadly, its beauty has attracted unwanted attention: the plant is often picked from the wild to be sold into private collections. As a result of poaching and habitat loss, it is believed that populations of this rare gem have declined by up to 30%.
Photo by Veronique Tessier (iNaturalist.org).
What You'll Get With Your Adoption
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