Lemon doubletail
Diuris abbreviata
Family: Orchidaceae
What it is like
An orchid. It grows 15-45 cm tall. The leaves are 12-20 cm long by 0.2-0.4 cm wide. There are between 1 and 3 leaves on a plant. The flower stem is 15-45 cm long and has 3-8 flowers. The flowers are 2 cm across and yellow to orange.
Where it is found
It is a warm temperate to subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
How it is used for food
The fleshy tubers are eaten.
Edible parts
Tuber, root
How it is grown
It can be grown from seed.