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Prasophyllum dossenum

R. J. Bates & D. L. Jones

Tall leek-orchid, Piano orchid

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Prasophyllum dossenum is a species of orchid endemic to a small area of northern New South Wales. It has a single tubular, dark green leaf and up to thirty scented pinkish-white and greenish-brown flowers crowded along an erect flowering stem. It is a rare orchid which grows in grassy places on the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales.

Description

A temperate orchid in the Orchidaceae family.

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Edible Uses

The tubers and roots are eaten.

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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