Caladenia filamentosa
R. Br.
Spider orchid, Daddy longlegs
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCaladenia filamentosa, commonly known as daddy-long-legs, is a plant in the orchid family Orchidaceae and is endemic to eastern Australia. It is a ground orchid with a single hairy leaf and up to four, usually dark red flowers with long, drooping lateral sepals and petals.
Description
A warm temperate orchid (Orchidaceae) with edible tubers and roots.
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Edible Uses
The tubers and roots are edible.
Distribution
It is a warm temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Australia, Tasmania,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Daddy long legs
References (2)
- Lim, T. K., 2015, Edible Medicinal and Non Medicinal Plants. Volume 9, Modified Stems, Roots, Bulbs. Springer p 20
- Steenbeeke, Greg as part of the Plants Directory project. List of plant species from northern NSW that may be used as food plants p 12
