Thunma
Habenaria intermedia
Family: Orchidaceae
What it is like
An orchid. It grows to about 50 cm high. The leaves do not have leaf stalks. The leaves are 8-18 cm long. They are oval with a long point. The flowers are white.
There are about 500-600 Habenaria species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. In Nepal it grows between 2000-3300 m altitude. It grows in open grasslands.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Himalayas, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Tibet
How it is used for food
The roots are boiled and eaten. The tender leaves are cooked as a vegetable.
Edible parts
Roots, leaves
How it is grown
Plants are grown from seed or false bulbs.