Caladenia picta

(Nicholls) M. A. Clem. & D. L. Jones

Orchidaceae Edible: Tubers, Roots, Flowers 880 iNaturalist observations

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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)