Caladenia verrucosa
G. W. Carr
Green-comb Spider-orchid
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCaladenia verrucosa, commonly known as the mallee spider orchid, is a plant in the orchid family Orchidaceae and is endemic to south-eastern Australia. It is a ground orchid with a single, hairy leaf and usually only one greenish-yellow and red flower.
Description
An orchid that grows in the ground. It grows 15-30 cm high. It has one hairy leaf 12 cm long. It has a single flower like a spider. It has 5 creamy green 'petals' with red-brown markings. They are 4 cm long. The tubers are eaten.
Edible Uses
The tubers are eaten.
Distribution
It grows in the Mallee in Australia.
Where It Grows
Australia*,
Synonyms
References (1)
- Mallee Wildflower Committee, Flowers of the Mallee. p 9
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