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Habenaria sp.

Family: Orchidaceae


What it is like

An orchid. About 35 species occur in Papua New Guinea. These are a group of short erect ground orchids which re-grow each year from underground tubers.

There are about 500-600 Habenaria species.


Where it is found

A tropical plant. They occur in rainforests.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indonesia, SE Asia


How it is used for food

The tubers have been recorded as eaten.

Edible parts

Leaves


How it is grown

They can be grown from tubers. Mostly they grow naturally.


Its other names

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