Cypripedium parviflorum  (yellow lady's slipper)

© Ian Gardiner (Photo ID #87408)

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Photo Location	Calgary, Alberta
Photographer	Ian Gardiner
Habitat	Open spruce/aspen
Photo Date
Upload Date	November 08, 2020
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Photo ID #	87408
Comments	Seed. The embryo can be seen within the seed coat. These seeds are very small, light, and disperse easily on the wind. They lack any nutrient storage. They depend on landing in a spot where they can form an association with a suitable mycorrhizal fungus in order to germinate and provide sustenance for the emerging seedling. Most seeds are not successful in this. Photomicrograph was taken using transmitted light. Collected 01 Nov 2020.