Disa celata
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Summary
Source: WikipediaDisa celata is a perennial plant and geophyte belonging to the genus Disa. The plant is native to Angola, Malawi, Tanzania and Zambia.
Description
An orchid. The leafy shoots are 7 cm long and have 1 leaf 10-20 cm long by 0.5-1 cm wide. The flowering shoots are 30-50 cm long with leaves that sheath the stem. The flowers are yellow to orange.
Edible Uses
The tubers and roots are edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Zambia,
References (1)
- Veldman, S., et al, 2018, Trade in Zambian Edible Orchids—DNA Barcoding Reveals the Use of Unexpected Orchid Taxa for Chikanda. Genes 2018, 9, 595
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