Corybas hispidus
D. L. Jones
Bristly helmet-orchid
OrchidaceaeRoots
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Tubers
The tubers are edible.
How to Identify
A terrestrial orchid (family Orchidaceae) with edible tubers.
Wikipedia
Source ↗Corybas hispidus, commonly known as the bristly helmet orchid, is a species of orchid endemic to eastern Australia. It is distinguished from other helmet orchids by its autumn to winter flowering period, and by its labellum, which has a bristly-hairy, creamy-white centre and is deeply notched along its top edge.
Names & Synonyms
Anzybas montanus (D. L. Jones) D. L. Jones & M. A. Clem.
References (1)
- Lim, T. K., 2015, Edible Medicinal and Non Medicinal Plants. Volume 9, Modified Stems, Roots, Bulbs. Springer p 28
