Taxon Report

Cypripedium parviflorum Salisb. var. makasin (Farw.) Sheviak

northern yellow lady's-slipper

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Taxon Summary

Cypripedium parviflorum var. makasin, commonly known as northern yellow lady's-slipper, is a perennial herb in the Orchidaceae that is found in California and elsewhere. It occurs within Bogs and fens, and Meadows and seeps, growing at elevations from 0 to 1500 meters. Cypripedium parviflorum var. makasin is ranked 3.1, Plants About Which We Need More Information, A Review List; Seriously threatened in California.


  Classification

Scientific Name:
Cypripedium parviflorum Salisb. var. makasin (Farw.) Sheviak
Common Name:
northern yellow lady's-slipper
Family: Orchidaceae
Element Code: PMORC0Q093
USDA Plants Symbol: CYPAM3
Synonyms/Other Names:

Ecology and Life History

Lifeform: perennial herb
Blooming Period: May-Aug May-Aug
Elevation: 0-1500 (0-4920)
General Habitats: Bogs and fens, Meadows and seeps
Microhabitat: Mesic
Microhabitat Details:

Conservation Status

CA Rare Plant Rank: 3.1
Global Rank: G5T4T5
State Rank:
S1
State List: None
Fed List: None
Other Status:
CRPR Changes:
  • added to 3 on 2016-09-29
  • changed from 3 to 3.1 on 2006-09-29

Occurrence Data from the CNDDB

Total Occurrences: 0
Element Occurrence Ranks:
   Excellent (A) 0
   Good (B) 0
   Fair (C) 0
   Poor (D) 0
   None (X) 0
   Unknown (U) 0
California Endemic:  False
California Counties and Islands: Name (Code)
Quads: Name (Quad Code)

Selected References

CRPR List Addition on 2016-09-29
Citation California Native Plant Society, Rare Plant Program. 2025. Rare Plant Inventory (online edition, v9.5.1). Website https://www.rareplants.cnps.org [accessed 27 January 2025].