Orchid
Goodyera grandis

Family: Orchidaceae

What it is like

An orchid which grows in the soil. It grows 20-60 cm high. It has fleshy creeping stems. These are 0.6-0.8 cm across. The leaves are oval and thin and dull green. There are 3-6 leaves. They are 12-18 cm long by 2.5-5 cm wide. They are scattered along the stem. The leaf stalks are 3-6 cm long. The flowers stem is 30-50 cm long. The flowers are pale pink and hairy. They are about 1 cm across. They are produced in fleshy spikes at the end of the plant. There are 10-20 flowers.

There are about 40 Goodyera species. They are mostly tropical.

Where it is found

A tropical and subtropical plant. It occurs naturally in shady rainforests. They need shady humid conditions and a humus rich soil.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin), Pacific, Papua New Guinea

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seed or by dividing the plant.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Goodyera rubincunda (Blume)Lindley;