Diuris sulphurea
R. Br.
Tiger orchid, Hornet orchid
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Summary
Source: WikipediaDiuris sulphurea, commonly called the tiger orchid or hornet orchid, is a species of orchid which is endemic to eastern Australia. It has up to three leaves, and a flowering stem with up to seven bright yellow flowers with dark brown markings.
Description
An orchid. It grows in the soil and has leaves at the base and an erect flowering stem. The stem is 30-60 cm tall. It grows in colonies that spread by rhizomes. There are 1-3 leaves on a plant. These are narrow and grass like and 20-50 cm long by 4 mm wide. The flowering stems have small leaves along them. The flowers are in a spike with 1-7 flowers. The flowers are 2.3 cm long by 2.5-3 cm wide. They are yellow with brown markings. The tubers are light brown and 5 cm long by 8 mm wide. There are usually 2 tubers on each plant.
Edible Uses
The tubers are eaten.
Traditional Uses
The tubers are eaten.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant. It grows in dry sclerophyll forest.
Where It Grows
Australia, Tasmania,
References (2)
- Caton, J.M. & Hardwick, R. J., 2016, Field Guide to Useful Native Plants from Temperate Australia. Harbour Publishing House. p 342
- Lim, T. K., 2015, Edible Medicinal and Non Medicinal Plants. Volume 9, Modified Stems, Roots, Bulbs. Springer p 40
