Paracaleana minor
(R. Br.) Blaxell
Small duck orchid
Orchidaceae Edible: Tubers, Root
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Description
A warm temperate orchid in the family Orchidaceae with edible tubers and roots.
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Edible Uses
The tubers and roots are eaten.
Distribution
It is a warm temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Australia, Tasmania,
Synonyms
Caleana minor R. Br.Caleana nublingii NichollsCaleana sullivanii (F. Muell.) PescottCaleya minor (R. Br.) SweetParacaleana sullivanii (F. Muell.) BlaxellSullivania minor (R. Br.) D. L. Jones & M. A. Clem.
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 (As Caleana minor)
