Goodyera rubicunda

Family: Orchidaceae

What it is like

An orchid. It grows 30-60 cm tall. The rhizome is stout. The tubers are 10-15 cm across. The stems have 6-10 leaves. These are widely spaced along the stem. They are 9-15 cm long by 4-6 cm wide. The flower stalk is 10-18 cm long and reddish-brown. The flowers are pale yellowish-brown and open widely.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Indonesia, SE Asia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Bulb, root, tuber

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Epipactis grandis A. A. Eaton; and several others