Roeperocharis wentzeliana
Family: Orchidaceae
What it is like
An orchid. It grows 30-85 cm tall. The leafy stems have up to 10 leaves and the lowest 2 sheath the stem. The flowering shoots are 5-17 cm long by 2-3 cm wide and they have many flowers. The flowers are green. The tubers are 2 cm long.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Tanzania
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Tuber, root