Pterostylis abrupta
D. L. Jones
Abrupt greenhood, Drooping greenhood
OrchidaceaeRoots
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Tubers, Root
The tubers and roots are edible portions of the plant.
How to Identify
An orchid in the family Orchidaceae with edible tubers and roots.
Wikipedia
Source ↗Pterostylis abrupta, commonly known as the tablelands greenhood, is a species of orchid endemic to New South Wales. It is distinguished from similar greenhood orchids by its thick, flat, platform-like sinus and blunt labellum which is only just visible above the sinus.
References (1)
- Lim, T. K., 2015, Edible Medicinal and Non Medicinal Plants. Volume 9, Modified Stems, Roots, Bulbs. Springer p 70
