Hyacinth orchid
Dipodium punctatum
Family: Orchidaceae
What it is like
An orchid. It grows 30-90 cm tall. The tubers are large and long. It has a thick green to red stem that is without leaves. The flowers are pale pink and 2-2.5 cm across.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia
How it is used for food
The soft tubers are edible.
Edible parts
Tubers