Cymbidium canaliculatum, R. Br. Australia (South Australia; New South Wales; North Queensland, Wide Bay, North Coast): tubers and stems eaten. Ref. MAIDEN.
Habenaria sparsiflora, S. Wats. North America (New Mexico): bulb used by Native American San Felipe Pueblo groupi n times of food shortage. Vernacular name: Bog orchid. Ref. CASTETTER, MINNIS, YANOVSKY.
Orchis militaria, L.; Hornmen. France: bulbs recommended as a source of edible starch (salep), after processing and drying. Ref. PARMENTIER.
Orchis Morio, L.; Ucria. France: bulbs recommended as a source of edible starch (salep), after processing and drying. Ref. PARMENTIER.
Orchis palmata, Gilib. France: bulbs recommended as a source of edible starch (salep), after processing and drying. Ref. PARMENTIER.
Orchis pyramidalis, L.; Bieb. France: bulb recommended as a source of edible starch (salep), after processing and drying. Ref. PARMENTIER.