Pulchella Thelymitra (Thelymitra pulchella)

Family: Orchidaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Thelymitra pulchella is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Root - raw or cooked. — Root - raw or cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Clay banks, gumland, pakihi and other boggy places in North, South, Stewart and Chatham Islands. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)