Cypripedium - Flower Names

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Cypripedium

/ˌsɪprɪˈpiːdiəm/

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Rare

Meaning

Lady's slipper orchid

Represents delicate beauty, resilience in nature, and the harmony between elegance and wildness.

Symbolism

Embodies rarity, grace under pressure, and the intricate balance of ecosystems; often associated with protection and spiritual grounding.

Etymology: From Latin 'cypri-' (referring to Cyprus, linked to Venus) and 'pedium' (slipper), meaning 'Venus' slipper', named for the flower's distinctive pouch-like lip resembling a shoe.

Style & Origin

elegant
sophisticated
latin

Cultural Background

Rooted in classical Latin and Greek botanical nomenclature, this name is used primarily in horticult

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