Calochilus sp.
Bearded orchids
OrchidaceaeRoots
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Tuber, Root
The tubers and roots are eaten.
How to Identify
A temperate orchid with edible tubers and roots. Most of the 11 Calochilus species occur in Australia, with Calochilus robertsonii in Tasmania having traditional aboriginal uses.
Notes
There are 11 Calochilus species. Most are in Australia. Calochilus robertsonii in Tasmania has aboriginal uses. Gilfedder, L et al, 2003, The Nature of the Midlands. Midlands Bushweb. PO Box 156 Longford, Tasmania. p 70
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 194
