Diuris alba
R. Br.
White double tails, White donkey orchid
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Summary
Source: WikipediaDiuris alba, commonly called the white donkey orchid, is a species of orchid which is endemic to eastern Australia. It has up to three leaves, and a flowering stem with up to seven white flowers with purplish markings.
Description
A herb. It grows 40 cm high. The leaves are 15-25 cm long. The flowers are 3 cm across.
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Edible Uses
The fleshy tubers are eaten.
Traditional Uses
The fleshy tubers are eaten.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Australia*,
Synonyms
References (2)
- Haslam, S., 2004, Noosa's Native Plants. Noosa Integrated Catchment Assn. Inc. p 235
- Lim, T. K., 2015, Edible Medicinal and Non Medicinal Plants. Volume 9, Modified Stems, Roots, Bulbs. Springer p 39
