Dipodium variegatum
M. A. Clem. & D. L. Jones
Blotched hyacinth-orchid, Spotted hyacinth orchid
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Summary
Source: WikipediaDipodium variegatum, commonly known as the slender hyacinth-orchid, or blotched hyacinth-orchid, is a leafless mycoheterotrophic orchid that is endemic to south-eastern Australia. It forms mycorrhizal relationships with fungi of the genus Russula.
Description
A slender leafless ground orchid. It has thick roots and grows 25 cm tall. The flowers are at the end of the stalk. They are creamy white to pinkish-red. The fruit is a capsule.
Edible Uses
The fleshy roots and rhizomes are eaten.
Traditional Uses
The fleshy roots are eaten.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical to temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Australia,
References (3)
- Caton, J.M. & Hardwick, R. J., 2016, Field Guide to Useful Native Plants from Temperate Australia. Harbour Publishing House. p 94
- Lim, T. K., 2015, Edible Medicinal and Non Medicinal Plants. Volume 9, Modified Stems, Roots, Bulbs. Springer p 39
- Melzer, R. & Plumb, J., 2011, Plants of Capricornia. Belgamba, Rockhampton. p 500
