Dipodium hamiltonianum
F. M. Bailey
Green hyacinth orchid
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Summary
Source: WikipediaDipodium hamiltonianum, commonly known as yellow hyacinth-orchid, is a leafless mycoheterotroph orchid that is endemic to eastern Australia. It has up to twenty five greenish flowers with dark red spots on a tall flowering stem.
Description
An orchid in the Orchidaceae family with fleshy, starchy, thick roots.
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Edible Uses
The fleshy, starchy, thick roots are eaten.
Traditional Uses
The fleshy, starchy, thick roots are eaten.
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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 39
