Satyrium chlorocorys

Family: Orchidaceae

What it is like

An orchid. It is a herb 30-85 cm tall. The leafy stems have 5-8 leaves. The lowest leaves sheath the stem. The tubers are 3 cm long by 1 cm wide. The flowering shoot 6-34 cm long and 1.5-4 cm wide. The flowers are green or yellow.

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

Tubers, root

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Satyrium fallax Schltr.; Satyrium kraenzlinii Rolfe;