large-flowered lady's slipper
A rare orchid native to Japan, known for its large, slipper-shaped flower. The name comes from the resemblance of the flower to the helmet of the warrior Taira no Atsumori.
The large-flowered lady's slipper is a wild orchid found in the wetlands of Hokkaido.
This botanical garden protects the endangered large-flowered lady's slipper.
Kanji spelling is rare and mainly seen in botanical or historical contexts.
Named after Taira no Atsumori (平敦盛), a Heian-period warrior, because the flower's shape resembles his helmet. The exact historical origin of the name is uncertain.