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Diuris lanceolata

Lindl.

Snake orchid, Golden moths

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Diuris lanceolata, commonly known as large golden moths, is a species of orchid that is endemic to Tasmania. It has between two and four leaves and up to three golden to orange-yellow flowers with a few dark streaks.

Description

A temperate orchid in the family Orchidaceae with edible tubers and roots.

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Edible Uses

The tubers and roots are edible.

Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

Australia*, Tasmania*,

References (1)

  • Lim, T. K., 2015, Edible Medicinal and Non Medicinal Plants. Volume 9, Modified Stems, Roots, Bulbs. Springer p 39

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