Three-toothed orchid
Neotinea tridentata
Family: Orchidaceae
What it is like
An orchid. It has oval tubers. The stem is 15-45 cm tall. There are 3-4 leaves above the base.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Europe, Germany, Poland, Spain, Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
The bulb is used to produce salep. It is a hot drink.
Edible parts
Bulb
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Katranalacasi
Synonyms
Orchis tridentata Scop.; and many others