Glossodia australis
Manna (sweet) grass, Wax lip orchid
Orchidaceae Edible: Tuber, Root
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An orchid in the family Orchidaceae with edible tubers and roots. The genus Glossodia contains about 3 species.
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Edible Uses
The tubers and roots are eaten.
Where It Grows
Australia*,
Notes
There are about 3 Glossodia species.
References (1)
- Cherikoff V. & Isaacs, J., The Bush Food Handbook. How to gather, grow, process and cook Australian Wild Foods. Ti Tree Press, Australia p 195
