Caladenia quadrifaria
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Large pink finger orchid
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCaladenia quadrifaria, commonly known as the large pink fingers orchid is a plant in the orchid family Orchidaceae and is endemic to New South Wales. It is a ground orchid with a single, sparsely hairy leaf and up to three pale to bright pink flowers.
Description
An orchid in the family Orchidaceae with edible tubers and roots.
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Edible Uses
The tubers and roots are edible portions of the plant.
Where It Grows
Australia,
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 13
