Nervilia plicata
Family: Orchidaceae
What it is like
An orchid.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, China, India, Pacific, SE Asia
How it is used for food
The tuber is burnt and eaten.
Edible parts
Tuber
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Buru kisari
Synonyms
Cordyla discolor Blume; Nervilia discolor (Blume) Schltr.; and several others