Eulophia graminea
Family: Orchidaceae
What it is like
An orchid. It grows 40-80 cm tall. The false bulb is above ground. It is 3-7 cm long by 2-4 cm wide. The shoot has many narrow leaves. There are 3-5 leaves. They are 13-35 cm long by 1 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows on grassy places in open forests and along sandy beaches between 900-2,100 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, North America, Pakistan, Philippines, SE Asia (country/location of origin), Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, USA, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The tubers are used to make a high calorie soup like drink.
Edible parts
Tubers