BANGOR DAILY NEWS • June 18, 2022
Among the most celebrated and showy wildflowers in Maine, lady’s slippers belong to the orchid family. Their common name refers to the bulbous shape of their flowers somewhat resembling a shoe. For this reason, they’re also known as moccasin flowers. Maine is home to four types of lady’s slippers: pink, yellow, showy and ram’s head. The pink lady’s slipper is the most common. They bloom in May and June. They’re just one of the many wonders hidden in the Maine woods.