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Dendrobium speciosumOrchidaceae Rock Lily Wargaldarra (wer-gal-derra) and buruwan (baaa-ro-wan) to Eora people. The small underground tubers and stems of many orchids can be consumed raw or after roasting. DescriptionThe Rock Lily is an orchid that has succulent spreading stemps thickest near the base and tapering markedly towards the top. Its roots are smooth and creeping and its leaves are smooth and leathery. Beautiful flower spikes appear in August through to October and contain 20-115 light yellow flowers. Where it is foundThis orchid usually grows on rocks in open forest, particularly on sandstone. Occasionally it also grows on the branches of rainforest trees. In New South Wales it is found chiefly in coastal districts south from the Newcastle area into Victoria and inland to the upper Hunter Valley. Uses
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