Pterostylis parviflora
R. Br.
Tiny greenhood, Jug orchid, Green snail orchid
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Summary
Source: WikipediaPterostylis parviflora, commonly known as the tiny greenhood, is a species of orchid endemic to south-eastern Australia. As with similar orchids, the flowering plants differ from those which are not flowering. The non-flowering plants have a rosette of leaves but the flowering plants lack a rosette at the base but have up to eight tiny green, white and brown flowers.
Description
A tropical orchid 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
