Swan greenhood, Swan-headed Greenhood
Pterostylis cycnocephala
Family: Orchidaceae
What it is like
An orchid.
There are about 150 Pterostylis species. They are mostly in the Australia and Pacific area. The Tasmanian one may be Pterostylis ziegeleri.
Where it is found
It is a warm temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin), Tasmania
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Tuber, root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Hymenochilus cycnocephalus (Fitzg.) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. Oligochaetochilus cycnocephalus (Fitzg.) Szlach.