Prasophyllum elatum
R. Br.
Yellow leek-orchid
OrchidaceaeRoots
iNaturalist · cc-by-nc
(c) Daniel, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
(c) Daniel, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
iNaturalist · cc-by-nc
(c) Daniel, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
(c) Daniel, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
iNaturalist · cc-by
(c) Chris Lindorff, some rights reserved (CC BY)
(c) Chris Lindorff, some rights reserved (CC BY)
What to Eat
Edible parts: Tubers, Root
The tubers and roots are edible.
How to Identify
An orchid of the Orchidaceae family found in temperate regions.
Wikipedia
Source ↗Prasophyllum elatum, commonly known as the tall leek orchid, snake orchid or piano orchid, is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae which is endemic to Australia. It is one of the tallest orchids found in Western Australia as well as one of the most common and widespread. It often flowers in large numbers after a bushfire and has a relatively long flowering period.
References (1)
- Lim, T. K., 2015, Edible Medicinal and Non Medicinal Plants. Volume 9, Modified Stems, Roots, Bulbs. Springer p 68
