Pterostylis praetermissa

M. A. Clem. & D. L. Jones

Greenhood

OrchidaceaeRoots
Pterostylis praetermissa
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Pterostylis praetermissa
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Pterostylis praetermissa
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What to Eat

Edible parts: Tubers, Root

The tubers and roots are eaten.

Where to Find It

It is a tropical plant.

Australia,

Countries: Australia

How to Identify

An orchid in the Orchidaceae family found in tropical regions. The plant produces edible tubers and roots.

Wikipedia

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Pterostylis praetermissa, commonly known as the Mount Kaputar rustyhood is a plant in the orchid family Orchidaceae and is endemic to New South Wales. It has a rosette of leaves and up to nine relatively small greenish and reddish-brown flowers with transparent "windows" and a reddish-brown, insect-like labellum.

References (1)
  • Lim, T. K., 2015, Edible Medicinal and Non Medicinal Plants. Volume 9, Modified Stems, Roots, Bulbs. Springer p 71

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