Disa miniata
Family: Orchidaceae
What it is like
An orchid. It is a herb that grows in the soil. It grows 30-45 cm tall. The leafy shoots are 70 cm long and have 2-3 leaves 30 cm long by 1 cm wide. The flowering shoots are 4-16 cm long with 5-40 flowers in a dense group. The flowers are orange. The tubers are narrowly oval and 1.5 cm long by 0.5 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Zambia
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Tubers, root