Diuris abbreviata
F. Muell. ex Benth.
Lemon doubletail
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Summary
Source: WikipediaDiuris abbreviata, commonly known as the lemon doubletail, is a species of orchid that is endemic to eastern Australia. It has two or three leaves and a flowering stem with up to nine yellow flowers with darker markings.
Description
An orchid. It grows 15-45 cm tall. The leaves are 12-20 cm long by 0.2-0.4 cm wide. There are between 1 and 3 leaves on a plant. The flower stem is 15-45 cm long and has 3-8 flowers. The flowers are 2 cm across and yellow to orange.
Edible Uses
The fleshy tubers are eaten.
Traditional Uses
The fleshy tubers are eaten.
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Distribution
It is a warm temperate to subtropical plant.
Cultivation
It can be grown from seed.
References (1)
- Lim, T. K., 2015, Edible Medicinal and Non Medicinal Plants. Volume 9, Modified Stems, Roots, Bulbs. Springer p 39
