Pterostylis curta
R. Br.
Alpen greenhood, Blunt greenhood
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Summary
Source: WikipediaPterostylis curta, commonly known as the blunt greenhood, is a species of orchid found in south-eastern Australia, Lord Howe Island and New Caledonia. It has a rosette of leaves at its base and a single white and green, forward leaning flower with a brown tip and a twisted labellum.
Description
A temperate orchid with edible tubers, though harvesting them would kill the plant.
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Edible Uses
The tubers can be eaten, but this would kill the orchid.
Traditional Uses
The tuber can be eaten but this would kill the orchid.
This uses section is brief — help expand it
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Australia, Tasmania,
References (3)
- Caton, J.M. & Hardwick, R. J., 2016, Field Guide to Useful Native Plants from Temperate Australia. Harbour Publishing House. p 300
- Hunter, J. T. & Sheringham, P., 2006, Vegetation and Floristics of Melville Range Nature Reserve. A Report to the New South Wales Parks and Wildlife Service. p 178
- Lim, T. K., 2015, Edible Medicinal and Non Medicinal Plants. Volume 9, Modified Stems, Roots, Bulbs. Springer p 70
