Habenaria intermedia

Physical Characteristics

Habenaria intermedia is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). 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.

Distribution

E. Asia - Himalayas.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Root Edible Uses: Roots - cooked[272]. Boiled and eaten as a vegetable[272]. Tender young leaves - cooked. Used as a vegetable[272].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known