Maroonhood
Pterostylis pedunculata
Family: Orchidaceae
What it is like
An orchid. The flower stem is light green and 15-25 cm tall. There are several bracts along its length. The leaves are oval and 3.5-4 cm long by 2 cm wide. The leaves are more pale underneath. There is a rind of 4-5 leaves at the base. The flowers occur singly and are green and white at the base. The flowers are 1.5-2 cm long and 5-7 mm wide. The tubers are round and white and 8 mm across.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in sheltered places in forests.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Tasmania
How it is used for food
The tubers are edible but this would kill the plant.
Edible parts
Tubers, root