Caladenia gracilis
R. Br.
Musky caladenia, Musky finger-orchid
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCaladenia gracilis, commonly known as musky caps or musky caladenia, is a plant in the orchid family Orchidaceae and is endemic to eastern and south-eastern Australia, including Tasmania. It is a ground orchid with a single leaf and up to six flowers which are dark-coloured on the back and white on the front, sometimes tinged with pink and with a strong musky or soapy odour. The species is also known as Caladenia moschata in Victoria.
Description
An orchid in the Orchidaceae family found in warm temperate regions. It produces tubers and roots that are edible portions.
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Edible Uses
The tubers and roots are eaten.
Distribution
It is a warm temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Australia, Tasmania,
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
