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Gastrodia sesamoides Potato orchid (1 Page of 5) The Gastrodia sesamoides plant species is found in Australia, New Zealand. It is a member of the Orchidaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Potato orchid. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Gastrodia sesamoides Common Name: Potato orchid Family: Orchidaceae Author: R.Br. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: Mature Width: Habitat: Open forest and scrub from the coast to the sub-alpine zone, mainly north of latitude 42°s, in the North and South Islands of New Zealand[44].
Edible Uses: Root - raw or cooked. It resembles a beetroot in flavour but is watery and insipid[46, 61, 144, 173]. The root can be up to 15cm long and 4cm thick[193].
Leaves. Eaten by the Australian Aborigines in Tasmania[193].
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