Golden candle disa
Disa ochrostachya
Family: Orchidaceae
What it is like
An orchid. It grows 25 - 80 cm tall. The flowering stems have sword shaped leaves that sheath the stem. The flowering spike is long and slender. The flowers are yellow with orange marks. They are 1 cm across.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Southern Africa, Tanzania, Zimbabwe
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Tubers, root