Prasophyllum solstitium
D. L. Jones
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Summary
Source: WikipediaPrasophyllum solstitium is a species of orchid endemic to the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales. It has a single tubular, bright green leaf and up to thirty five greenish-pink to purplish-red flowers crowded on the flowering stem. It grows in grassland on heavy basalt soil.
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
