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Corybas fimbriatus

(R. Br.) Rchb.f.

Fringed helmet-orchid

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(c) Reiner Richter, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), uploaded by Reiner Richter

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(c) Reiner Richter, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), uploaded by Reiner Richter

Corybas fimbriatus, commonly known as the fringed helmet orchid, is a species of terrestrial orchid endemic to eastern Australia. It has a broad egg-shaped to round leaf and a dark reddish purple to crimson flower with translucent patches. It is similar to C. hispidus but its labellum lacks a creamy-white centre and is not covered with bristly hairs.

Description

An orchid in the Orchidaceae family with edible tubers.

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Edible Uses

The tubers are edible.

Traditional Uses

The tubers are edible.

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Where It Grows

Australia,

References (1)

  • Lim, T. K., 2015, Edible Medicinal and Non Medicinal Plants. Volume 9, Modified Stems, Roots, Bulbs. Springer p 28

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