Pterostylis taurus
M. A. Clem. & D. L. Jones
Red greenhood
OrchidaceaeRoots
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Tubers, Root
The tubers and roots are edible.
How to Identify
An orchid. The leaves are in a ring. The flower stems are 15 cm long. There is one flower. The curved hood is red with white veins.
Wikipedia
Source ↗Pterostylis taurus, commonly known as the little bull orchid, is a species of orchid endemic to Queensland. It has a rosette of leaves at the base and a single dark red to reddish brown and white flower that leans downwards.
Names & Synonyms
Pterostylis ophiiglossa subsp. fusca ClemeshaTaurantha taurus (M.A. Clem. & D. L. Jones) D. L. Jones & M. A. Clem.
References (1)
- Pearson, S. & A., 1992, Rainforest Plants of Eastern Australia. Kangaroo Press p 177
