Trim greenhood
Pterostylis concinna
Family: Orchidaceae
What it is like
A dainty, colony forming orchid. The stems are wiry and 15 cm high. There are 4-6 leaves. They form a ring around the base of the flower. They are dark green. There is one flower stem. The flower is erect and 12-15 mm long. It lets light through and has bold dark green stripes and brown tips.
There are about 150 Pterostylis species. They are mostly in the Australia and Pacific area.
Where it is found
It is a warm temperate plant. They grow in open Eucalypt forest in areas with large amounts of leaf litter.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin), Tasmania
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Tuber, root