Disa aequiloba
Family: Orchidaceae
What it is like
An orchid. It grows 20-40 cm tall. The leafy shoots are 4 cm long with leaves that point upwards and are 8 cm long by 8 mm wide. The flowering shoots are 20-50 cm tall. There are 10-30 flowers. They are cream to red with darker markings. The tubers are oval and 1.5-2 cm long by 1 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Tubers, root