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Gastrodia cunninghamii (1 Page of 5) The Gastrodia cunninghamii plant species is found in New Zealand. It is a member of the Orchidaceae family. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Gastrodia cunninghamii Family: Orchidaceae Author: Hook.f. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 1 Mature Width: Habitat: Dark shaded places in deep woods[44], usually in beech forests[173], on North, South, Stewart and Chatham Islands.
Edible Uses: Root - roasted[46, 61, 153]. Sweet and mealy[173]. The root is up to 40cm long, as thick as an adults finger, and full of starch[2].
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