Red greenhood
Pterostylis taurus
Family: Orchidaceae
What it is like
An orchid. The leaves are in a ring. The flower stems are 15 cm long. There is one flower. The curved hood is red with white veins.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Tubers, root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Pterostylis ophiiglossa subsp. fusca Clemesha; Taurantha taurus (M.A. Clem. & D. L. Jones) D. L. Jones & M. A. Clem.;