Habenaria kyimbilae
Family: Orchidaceae
What it is like
An orchid. It is a herb that grows in soil. It grows 1 m tall. The leafy stems have 6-11 leaves. The lowest 2 sheath the stem. The largest leaves are 7-22 cm long by 1-2 cm wide. The flowering shoots are 5-25 cm long by 2-3.5 cm wide. There can be many flowers in a dens group. The flowers are green. The tubers are 1-2.5 cm long. They are oval.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Tanzania, Zambia
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Tubers, root