Habenaria trichoglossa
Family: Orchidaceae
What it is like
A ground orchid. It has tubers under the ground. The tubers are oval. The leaves occur at the base in a ring. The leaves are usually thin in texture.
There are about 500-600 Habenaria species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It is eaten in the Mumeng Mountains in Papua New Guinea.
Countries/locations it is found in
Pacific, Papua New Guinea
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Tubers, root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Pego