Calypso sp.
Fairy slipper, Fairy Slipper
Family: Orchidaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Calypso sp. (Fairy slipper) is a native California perennial in the Orchidaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Listera: Calypso has one large pouched flower; Listera has multiple small flowers with forked lip.; vs Platanthera: Calypso produces one large inflated flower; Platanthera has many smaller flowers in spike.; vs Epipactis: Calypso has single pouched flower; Epipactis has multiple flowers in loose arrangement.; vs Goodyera: Calypso has one dramatic pouched flower; Goodyera has many small flowers in spiral or one-sided spike.; vs Spiranthes: Calypso produces single large pouched flower; Spiranthes has many small flowers spiraling up stem.
Frequently asked questions
Is Calypso sp. native to California?
Yes. Calypso sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Calypso sp. belong to?
Calypso sp. is in the Orchidaceae family, genus Calypso.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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