Pterostylis daintreana
F. Muell. ex Benth.
Daintree's greenhood
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Description
A tropical orchid native to the Daintree region, grown for its edible tubers and roots.
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Edible Uses
The tubers and roots are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical 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
