Thelymitra fragrans
D. L. Jones & M. A. Clem.
Pink sun orchid, Fragrant sun orchid
OrchidaceaeRoots
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Rhizomes, Root
The rhizomes and roots are edible.
Where to Find It
It is a subtropical plant. It grows on sunny rocky outcrops amongst moss and lichens.
Australia*,
Countries: Australia
How to Identify
A ground orchid. It has one leaf. It is 30 cm long and 22 mm wide. The flower spike is 35 cm high. There are up to 11 pink flowers.
Wikipedia
Source ↗Thelymitra fragrans, commonly called the fragrant sun orchid, is a species of orchid that is endemic to eastern Australia. It has a single glossy, limp leaf and up to eleven strongly scented blue flowers with a deeply notched V-shape on the anther above the column.
References (2)
- Lim, T. K., 2015, Edible Medicinal and Non Medicinal Plants. Volume 9, Modified Stems, Roots, Bulbs. Springer p 81
- Ryan, M. (Ed.), 2003, Wild Plants of Greater Brisbane. Queensland Museum. p 308
