Pterostylis laxa
Blackmore
Antelope greenhood
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Summary
Source: WikipediaPterostylis laxa, commonly known as antelope greenhood, is a species of orchid endemic to south-eastern Australia. As with similar greenhoods, the flowering plants differ from those which are not flowering. The non-flowering plants have a rosette of leaves flat on the ground but the flowering plants have a single flower with leaves on the flowering spike. This greenhood has green and white flowers with darker green or brown markings and a dorsal sepal with a long thread-like tip.
Description
A tropical orchid (Orchidaceae) with 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
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