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Phragmipedium is a genus of the Orchid family (Orchidaceae) (Subfamily Cypripedioideae) and the only genus comprised in the tribe Phragmipedieae and subtribe Phragmipediinae. The name of the genus is derived from the Greek phragma, which means "division", and pedium, which means "slipper" (referring to the pouch). It is abbreviated 'Phrag' in trade journals.
About 20 species of these lady's slipper orchids are known from SW Mexico, Central and tropical South America.
Orchids can be found growing on all of Earth’s continents, except Antarctica. Over the approximately 80 million years that they have existed, their flowers have evolved to attract, deceive, and manipulate insects in order to maximize the possibility of fertilization. Lady’s Slipper orchids are perfect examples of one such strategy.
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