“Showy Lady's Slipper” is an orchid: The “Showy Lady's Slipper” is Minnesota's state flower and one of 43 orchid species that grow in Minnesota. Many people think that it’s the most beautiful flower in the state.

Why the heck is this orchid called the “Showy Lady's Slipper”?: White petals sit on top of a white pouch, whose shape resembles a slipper, streaked with pink.

“Showy Lady's Slipper”: ミネソタ州原産の43種の野生のランの一つで、ミネソタ州花
花のパウチの部分が、スリッパに、似ているため、“Showy Lady's Slipper”の名が、ついたそうです。

References: Minnesota DNR < http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/snapshots/plants/showyladysslipper.html >

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