Habenaria myodes

Summerh.

Orchidaceae Edible: Tubers

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Description

An orchid. It grows 30-50 cm tall. The tubers are round or oval. They are 1-2 cm across. The stems are erect and leafy. The leaves are narrowly oval and 30 cm long by 3.5 cm wide. They taper to the tip and sheath the stem at the base.

Edible Uses

The tubers are eaten and are best prepared by cooking.

Traditional Uses

The tubers are best cooked.

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Distribution

It is a Mediterranean plant.

Where It Grows

Middle East, Oman,

References (1)

Miller, A. G., Morris, M. & Stuart-Smith, S., 1988, Plants of Dhofar. The Southern Region of Oman, Traditional, Economic and Medicinal Uses. Sultanate of Oman. p 220