Jibre
Cypripedium cordigerum
Family: Orchidaceae
What it is like
An orchid. It grows to about 60 cm high. It has 2-5 leaves. They are well spaced along the stems. The leaves do not have stalks. They are about 15 cm long. They are oval to sword shaped. There are 1 or 2 flowers. The flowers are white or pale yellow. The flowers are 4-6 cm long.
There are 35-45 Cypripedium species. They grow in temperate climates.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows between 2000-3800 m altitude in Nepal. It grows in moist, shady places. It is a hardy plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Tibet
How it is used for food
The tender leaves are cooked as a vegetable.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seed or by splitting of young buds.