Bicolored leptotes
Leptotes bicolor
Family: Orchidaceae
What it is like
An orchid.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in cooler places than vanilla.
Countries/locations it is found in
Brazil (country/location of origin), Paraguay, South America
How it is used for food
The fruit pod is used to flavour food, especially ice cream. It is a substitute for vanilla.
Edible parts
Fruit - flavouring, pod
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Tetramicra bicolor Rolfe;