Pterostylis pedunculata
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Maroonhood
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Summary
Source: WikipediaPterostylis pedunculata, commonly known as the upright maroonhood, is a species of orchid endemic to south-eastern Australia. Flowering plants have a rosette of two to six stalked leaves and a single green flower which is white near its base and tinged with reddish brown to black and with a gap between the petals and lateral sepals. It is common and widespread in a range of habitats.
Description
An orchid. The flower stem is light green and 15-25 cm tall. There are several bracts along its length. The leaves are oval and 3.5-4 cm long by 2 cm wide. The leaves are more pale underneath. There is a rind of 4-5 leaves at the base. The flowers occur singly and are green and white at the base. The flowers are 1.5-2 cm long and 5-7 mm wide. The tubers are round and white and 8 mm across.
Edible Uses
The tubers are edible, though harvesting them kills the plant.
Traditional Uses
The tubers are edible but this would kill the plant.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant. It grows in sheltered places in forests.
Where It Grows
Australia, Tasmania,
References (2)
- Caton, J.M. & Hardwick, R. J., 2016, Field Guide to Useful Native Plants from Temperate Australia. Harbour Publishing House. p 304
- Lim, T. K., 2015, Edible Medicinal and Non Medicinal Plants. Volume 9, Modified Stems, Roots, Bulbs. Springer p 70
