Genoplesium nudum
(Hook.f.) D. L. Jones & M. A. Clem.
Tiny midge orchid
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Summary
Source: WikipediaGenoplesium nudum, commonly known as tiny midge orchid in Australia or red midge orchid in New Zealand, is a small terrestrial orchid native to south-eastern Australia and New Zealand. It has a single thin leaf fused to the flowering stem and up to forty small, reddish-purple or green and red flowers. Australian and New Zealand authorities use the name Corunastylis nuda but Genoplesium nudum and Prasophyllum transversum are used by Plants of the World Online.
Description
A temperate orchid (family Orchidaceae) with small 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,
References (1)
- Lim, T. K., 2015, Edible Medicinal and Non Medicinal Plants. Volume 9, Modified Stems, Roots, Bulbs. Springer p 44
