| Family | Orchid (Orchidaceae) |
|---|---|
| Bloom | Late spring, early summer |
| Habitat | Dry, shade, forest |
| Status | Native – Protected Michigan Wildflower – Do Not Disturb |
| Cycle | Perennial |
| Height | 6-15″ |
| Flower | Flower is a single, nodding pink inflated lower pouch or “slipper” with red veins and a groove down the middle. |
| Leaf | There is a pair of deep-veined basal leaves up to 10″ long found on the ground. |
| Notes | Fruit is an erect pod-like container 1-2″ long. Plants are often found in colonies. |
