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This is an illustration of a type of orchid, Paphiopedilum. Its petals resemble a slipper, which is why it is named meaning 'goddess's slipper' and is also referred to as 'Lady's slipper'.
Botanical information
Informations of the plants imaged for these illustrations is bellow.
Botanical name
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Paphiopedilum
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Ladyslipper
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Plantae Category
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Orchidaceae
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Paphiopedilum
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Origin
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China, Southeast Asia
