Cryptostylis hunteriana
Nicholls
Leafless tongue-orchid
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCryptostylis hunteriana, commonly known as the leafless tongue-orchid is a flowering plant in the orchid family Orchidaceae and is endemic to south eastern Australia. It is leafless but has up to ten green flowers with a more or less erect, dark reddish brown labellum.
Description
An orchid in the Orchidaceae family known as the leafless tongue-orchid.
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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 29
