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Anoectochilus geniculatus

Family: Orchidaceae


What it is like

A ground orchid. It grows in soil. It grows 12-25 cm tall. The leaves are long and broad. The leaves are brownish-purple with bright yellow veins. There are 1-5 flowers in a group.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in rainforest between 600-1,100 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, SE Asia, Singapore, Thailand


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves


How it is grown


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