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Disa zombica

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Disa zombica
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Orchidoideae
Genus: Disa
Species:
D. zombica
Binomial name
Disa zombica
Synonyms

Disa nyassana Schltr.

Disa zombica is a species of orchid (family Orchidaceae), native to eastern and southern Tropical Africa.[2][3] Its roots are edible and are made into a delicacy called chinaka in Malawi.[4][5]

References

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  1. ^ International Organization for Plant Information (IOPI). "Plant Name Details". International Plant Names Index. Retrieved 2022-10-13.
  2. ^ "Disa zombica N.E.Br". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 22 August 2022.
  3. ^ "Name - Disa zombica N.E.Br". Tropicos. Retrieved 2022-10-13.
  4. ^ Kasulo, Victor; Mwabumba, Lusayo; Cry, Munthali (September 2009). "A review of edible orchids in Malawi". Journal of Horticulture and Forestry. 1 (7): 133–139. S2CID 131319547.
  5. ^ "Edible Orchids" (PDF). orchids-world.com. Orchids-World. 2012. Retrieved 22 August 2022.
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