Cypripedium parviflorum var. pubescens

The woodland habitat of
Cypripedium parviflorum var. pubescens,
often called Cypripedium pubescens

Cyp. pubescens often grows protected by poison ivy

In northeast Georgia where these photos were taken,
Cyp. pubescens blooms in early May

Unlike Cyp. acaule, Cyp. pubescens is less common
and not found in colonies

Many think the yellow mocassin flower is one of
North America's most beautiful orchid species

Calopogon tuberosus also blooms in the late spring and summer

Calopogon tuberosus is a plant of open meadows and bogs and can often be found
growing along side of Saracenia species (Pitcher Plants)

Another orchid that can be found flowering in meadows at this time of year is Pogonia ophioglossoides