Pterostylis rufa
R. Br.
Rusty greenhood, Red Greenhood
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Summary
Source: WikipediaPterostylis rufa, commonly known as the red rustyhood is a plant in the orchid family Orchidaceae and is endemic to south-eastern Australia. It has a rosette of leaves and up to fifteen bright reddish-brown flowers with translucent white "windows" and a dark brown, insect-like labellum. It occurs from southern Queensland to south-eastern South Australia.
Description
An orchid in the Orchidaceae family found in temperate regions, primarily in Australia and the Pacific area. Like other Pterostylis species, it produces edible tubers and roots.
Edible Uses
The tubers and roots are eaten.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Australia*, Tasmania,
Notes
There are about 150 Pterostylis species. They are mostly in the Australia and Pacific area.
Synonyms
References (5)
- Bodkin, F., 1991, Encyclopedia Botanica. Cornstalk publishing, p 851
- Cherikoff V. & Isaacs, J., The Bush Food Handbook. How to gather, grow, process and cook Australian Wild Foods. Ti Tree Press, Australia p 196
- Collier, P., 1993, Orchids of Tasmania. Plant Identikit. Society for growing Australian Plants. Tasmania. p 57
- Tasmanian Herbarium Vascular Plants list p 77 (Pterostylis squamata)
- Williams, K.A.W., 1999, Native Plants of Queensland Volume 4. Keith A.W. Williams North Ipswich, Australia. p 334
