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  • The shape of the calypso orchid has given it the nickname "Fairy Slipper," and its dazzling look is coupled with a sweet vanilla esque perfume. (Jason Hollinger, Wikimedia Commons)
    Calypso Orchid: A Lure And A Tease
    Walker Rhea
    The calypso orchid is one of the most eye‑catching little flowers you'll see on forest floors across the Northern United States, Canada, and Europe. It's an early bloomer that appears in springtime each year, showing off deep purple petals and a yellow fringe on its dainty white lower lip.