Selenipedium is a genus of the Orchid family (Orchidaceae) (Subfamily Cypripedioideae). The genus has been given its own tribe, Selenipedieae, and subtribe, Selenipediinae. It is abbreviated Sel in trade journals. The name of the genus is derived from the Greek selen, which means `moon`, and pedium, which means `slipper` (referring to the pouc... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selenipedium
(from the article `lady`s slipper`) ...Phragmipedium. They are narrow-leaved plants native to tropical America. One to six flowers with ribbonlike petals are borne on a stalk nearly 90 ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/s/60