Caladenia picta
(Nicholls) M. A. Clem. & D. L. Jones
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Description
A slender orchid. It has a single leaf. The tubers are small and there are 2 per plant. The flower stalk is 17 cm long. The leaf is 6-12 cm long by 2-3 mm wide. The flowers are whitish or pink inside and greenish white on the outside.
Edible Uses
The tubers, roots, and flowers are edible.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Australia,
Synonyms
Caladenia alba var. picta NichollsPetalochilus pictus (Nicholls) D. l. Jones & M. A. Clem.
References (1)
- Caton, J.M. & Hardwick, R. J., 2016, Field Guide to Useful Native Plants from Temperate Australia. Harbour Publishing House. p 144 (As Petalochilus pictus)
