üldladusid

Üldladusid, also known as common ladyslippers or Cypripedium calceolus, is a species of orchid native to Europe and western Asia. It is characterized by its distinctive, slipper-shaped flowers that bloom in the spring. The plant has a rosette of leaves that grow from a tuberous root, and its flowers are typically white or pale yellow with a greenish or reddish tint. Üldladusid is often found in woodlands, meadows, and heathlands, and it is a popular subject for botanical illustration and study.

The genus Cypripedium, to which üldladusid belongs, includes several other species of orchids, many of which are also known as ladyslippers due to their similar flower shape. These orchids are known for their unique pollination system, which involves a specialized structure on the column of the flower that traps pollen grains and prevents them from falling off until the flower is ready to be pollinated.

Üldladusid is a protected species in many parts of its range due to habitat loss and other threats. Conservation efforts are underway to protect its natural habitats and ensure the survival of this distinctive orchid.