Diuris platichila
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Western Donkey orchid
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Summary
Source: WikipediaDiuris platichila, commonly known as the Blue Mountains doubletail, is a species of orchid that is endemic to a few isolated places in the Blue Mountains in New South Wales. It has two leaves and up to eight yellow flowers with dark markings on the dorsal sepal and labellum. It has relatively long, thin lateral sepals and the central lobe of the labellum is wedge-shaped. It forms hybrids with other species of Diuris.
Description
An orchid (Orchidaceae) native to subtropical regions, notable for its edible tubers and roots that have been traditionally consumed.
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Edible Uses
The tubers and roots are eaten.
Traditional Uses
The tubers are eaten.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Australia,
Cultivation
It can be grown from seed.
Synonyms
References (1)
- Lim, T. K., 2015, Edible Medicinal and Non Medicinal Plants. Volume 9, Modified Stems, Roots, Bulbs. Springer p 39
