Calochilus campestris
R. Br.
Copper beard orchid
OrchidaceaeRoots
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Tubers, Root
The tubers and roots are eaten.
How to Identify
An orchid in the Orchidaceae family found in warm temperate regions. The tubers and roots are edible portions of this plant.
Wikipedia
Source ↗Calochilus campestris, commonly known as the copper beard orchid, is a species of orchid endemic to south-eastern Australia. It has a single fleshy, channelled leaf and up to fifteen pale green and red flowers with a purple "beard".
Names & Synonyms
Calochilus australianus F. Muell.Calochilus cupreus R. S. RogersCalochilus saprophyticus R. S. Rogers
References (2)
- Lim, T. K., 2015, Edible Medicinal and Non Medicinal Plants. Volume 9, Modified Stems, Roots, Bulbs. Springer p 21
- Steenbeeke, Greg as part of the Plants Directory project. List of plant species from northern NSW that may be used as food plants p 14
