Lady’s Slipper
While taking a walk through the woods last night, we came upon this pretty little flower gowing deep in the forest. I had know idea what it was until I looked it up on the computer when we got home. This is the info I found on the internet…….
“It’s called “Lady’s Slipper” and it’s in the Orchid family. It’s roots used to be used for medicinal purposes. Lady’s slippers grow slowly, taking up to 16 years to produce their first flowers. The plants live for up to 50 years and can grow up to four feet tall. Since 1925 this rare wildflower has been protected by some states (it is illegal to pick the flowers or to uproot or unearth the plants).
It’s pretty funky looking, hugh? 
