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Pterostylis abrupta

D. L. Jones

Abrupt greenhood, Drooping greenhood

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Pterostylis abrupta, commonly known as the tablelands greenhood, is a species of orchid endemic to New South Wales. It is distinguished from similar greenhood orchids by its thick, flat, platform-like sinus and blunt labellum which is only just visible above the sinus.

Description

An orchid in the family Orchidaceae with edible tubers and roots.

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Edible Uses

The tubers and roots are edible portions of the 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 70

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