Pterostylis biseta

Family: Orchidaceae

What it is like

A robust orchid. It has a single stem. It grows 10-35 cm high. It grows each year from tubers. The leaves are in a ring at the base. The flowers are large and green or red. They have a striped hood.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows in the Mallee in Australia.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Oligochaetochilus biseta (Blackmore & Clemesha) Szlach.;