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Pterostylis hamata

Blackmore & Clemesha

Hooked greenhood

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Pterostylis hamata, commonly known as the southern hooked rustyhood, is a plant in the orchid family Orchidaceae and is endemic to eastern Australia. It has a rosette of leaves and between two and twelve transparent flowers with green and brown markings, a thick, brown, insect-like labellum and dished lateral sepals.

Description

Pterostylis hamata, the hooked greenhood, is an orchid native to tropical regions with edible tubers and roots.

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Edible Uses

The tubers and roots are edible.

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

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