Prasophyllum brevilabre

(Lindl.) Hook.f.

Short-lipped leek orchid

Orchidaceae Edible: Tubers, Root 360 iNaturalist observations

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Summary

Prasophyllum brevilabre, commonly known as short-lip leek orchid, is a species of orchid endemic to south-eastern Australia. It has a single tubular, green leaf and up to thirty small, greenish-brown flowers with a white labellum. The labellum is sharply turned back on itself so that its tip almost reaches its base.

Description

An orchid. It grows 1 m tall. The flower stem is thick. It has a single sheath like leaf. The flowers are dark brown or green.

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Edible Uses

The tubers and roots are edible.

Distribution

It is a subtropical plant.

Where It Grows

Australia*, Tasmania,

Synonyms

Prasophyllum lutescens var. brevilabre Lindl.

References (2)

Lim, T. K., 2015, Edible Medicinal and Non Medicinal Plants. Volume 9, Modified Stems, Roots, Bulbs. Springer p 68
Pearson, S. & A., 1992, Rainforest Plants of Eastern Australia. Kangaroo Press p 172