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Prasophyllum caudiculum

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Prasophyllum caudiculum, commonly known as the Guyra leek orchid, is a species of orchid endemic to a small area of northern New South Wales. It has a single tubular, bright green leaf and up to thirty five greenish to reddish-brown flowers crowded along an erect flowering stem. It grows in grassy places near Guyra.

Description

A temperate orchid (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,

References (1)

  • Lim, T. K., 2015, Edible Medicinal and Non Medicinal Plants. Volume 9, Modified Stems, Roots, Bulbs. Springer p 68

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