noun
- Plural of cypripedium; a genus of orchids with distinctive pouch-shaped flowers, commonly known as lady's slippers.
Usage: botanical term; often used in horticulture and botany
Examples
- The garden featured several rare cypripediums from different regions.
- Cypripediums are prized by orchid collectors for their unusual flower structure.
- These cypripediums require cool temperatures and high humidity to thrive.
- The pink cypripediums bloomed in late spring.
- Botanists studied the cypripediums to understand their pollination mechanisms.