Oreorchis foliosa var. indica
Family: Orchidaceae
What it is like
An orchid. It grows 18-36 cm tall. The bulbs are oval and about 1 cm long by 1 cm wide. The bulbs form a chain connected by the rhizome.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in forests and alpine meadows between 2,500-3,400 m above sea level. It grows in Sichuan and Yunnan in China.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Japan, Myanmar, Nepal, SE Asia, Tibet
How it is used for food
The bulbs are eaten boiled or stir fried.
Edible parts
Bulbs
How it is grown
In Yunnan the bulbs are harvested from June to August.
Its other names
Local names
Xiabaji