Chiloglottis formicifera
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Ant orchid
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Summary
Source: WikipediaChiloglottis formicifera, commonly known as common ant orchid, is a species of orchid endemic to New South Wales. It has two broad leaves and a single narrow, greenish or reddish flower with a black, ant-like callus covering most of the upper surface of the labellum. There is a single record of this species from New Zealand.
Description
An orchid in the Orchidaceae family with edible tubers and roots.
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Edible Uses
The tubers and roots are eaten.
Where It Grows
Australia,
References (1)
- Lim, T. K., 2015, Edible Medicinal and Non Medicinal Plants. Volume 9, Modified Stems, Roots, Bulbs. Springer p 24
