Calochilus paludosus
R. Br.
Red beardie
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCalochilus paludosus, commonly known as the red beard orchid or red beardie, is a species of orchid native to Australia and New Zealand. It has a single fleshy, light green leaf and up to nine greenish flowers with reddish stripes. The labellum has a dull red or coppery coloured beard and lacks the "eye" spots of other beard orchids.
Description
A small orchid. It has a single leaf. This is narrow a folded with a keel along its length. It is 18-21 cm long by 1 cm wide. The flower stem is 30-40 cm tall. There are small leaves along the flower stem. The flowers are 2-2.5 cm across. The tubers are white and 3 cm long by 1 cm wide.
Edible Uses
The tubers, leaves, and flowers are edible.
Known Hazards
This is a protected species.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant. It grows in sandy coastal areas.
Where It Grows
Australia, Tasmania,
Notes
It is a protected species.
References (1)
- Caton, J.M. & Hardwick, R. J., 2016, Field Guide to Useful Native Plants from Temperate Australia. Harbour Publishing House. p 84
