Cypripedium calceolus pubescens is a species of wild orchid found in the northern hemisphere. This plant is also commonly referred to as Yellow Lady's Slipper or Moccasin Flower. The genus name "Cypripedium" is derived from the Greek "Kypris" which means Venus - the goddess of love and "pedium" which means "slipper". The specific epithet "calceolus" means "a little shoe" and "pubescens" refers to the plant's hairy, pubescent stem. Other synonyms for this orchid include Lady's Slipper Orchid, Slipper Orchid, and Venus Slipper. This plant is highly prized for its striking appearance and is often the subject of ornamental gardens and botanical gardens.