Bay damnoeb
Spathoglottis eburnea
Family: Orchidaceae
What it is like
A ground orchid. It is 40-55 cm tall. The bulbs are shaped like a cone. The flowers are white with a yellow lip.
There are about 40 Spathoglottis species in Asia and the Pacific.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows under clear forests. In Thailand it grows in highland pine forests.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Cambodia, Indochina, Laos, SE Asia, Thailand
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Bulb