Caladenia tentaculata
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Green comb spider orchid, Fringed spider orchid
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCaladenia tentaculata, commonly known as the eastern mantis orchid, large green-comb, green comb or fringed spider orchid is a plant in the orchid family Orchidaceae and is endemic to south-eastern Australia. It is a ground orchid with a single, hairy leaf and up to three green flowers with red stripes on the sepals and petals.
Description
Green comb spider orchid is an orchid in the family Orchidaceae, with edible tubers and roots.
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Edible Uses
The tubers and roots are edible.
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
