Bearded greenhood, Bird orchid
Pterostylis barbata

Family: Orchidaceae

What it is like

An orchid. It is a small herb. It produces tubers. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows 20-30 cm high. It produces a single flower. The flower is dark green.

There are about 120-150 Pterostylis species. They are mostly in the Australia and Pacific area.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows in open forest between Perth and Albany in Western Australia. It grows amongst thick leaf litter.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin), Tasmania

How it is used for food

Edible parts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Possibly now Pterostylis plumosa;