The Calypso orchid (Calypso bulbosa), also known as the Fairy Slipper, is a perennial member of the orchid family that blooms in early Spring.

It is native to the montane forests of the Rocky Mountains and has a small pink, purple or red flower accented with a white lip, darker purple spottings and a yellow beard.


Dumer's Gallery

It's too hot!
It's too hot!

It's too hot!

 
Dumer in ear-rub heaven
Dumer in ear-rub heaven

Dumer in ear-rub heaven

 
In the mountains with 'Daddy'
In the mountains with 'Daddy'

In the mountains with 'Daddy'

 
Dumer in the shade
Dumer in the shade

Dumer in the shade

 

 


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