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.