Orchidaceae FAMILY

Cymbidium canaliculatum

Edibility

2/5

Medicinal

0/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Cymbidium canaliculatum is an epiphytic, evergreen, perennial orchid that can grow about 50cm tall. The edible swollen stem is sometimes gathered from the wild for local use.

Habitat & Origin

Origintropical

Native RangeAustralia - Western Australia, Northern Territory, Queensland, New South Wales.

HabitatAn epiphytic plant, usually found in Eucalyptus forests[ 144 Title Wild Food in Australia. Publication Author Cribb. A. B. and J. W. Publisher Fontana Year 1976 ISBN 0-00-634436-4 Description A very good pocket guide. ]. It grows on rotting wood in the hollows of trees in dry sclerophyll forest or woodland.