Long-leaf Greenhood, Tall green-hood
Pterostylis longifolia

Family: Orchidaceae

What it is like

A slender orchid. The leaves form a ring or rosette but these have normally gone by flowering time. There are 3 to 10 spreading long and narrow leaves 6-10 cm long. It has a tough, erect flowering stem. This is 10-60 cm high.

There are about 150 Pterostylis species. They are mostly in the Australia and Pacific area. The Tasmanian one may be Pterostylis melagramma and Pterostylis williamsonii.

Where it is found

It is a warm temperate plant. It grows in gullies and moist shady places. It can also grow in drier locations.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin), Tasmania

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Tuber, root

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Bunochilus longifolius (R. Br.) D. L. Jones & M. A. Clem.; Oligochaetochilus longifolius (R. Br.) Szlach.;