Re: Vanilla Orchid
We do, actually. The flowers of Sobralia species, as well as Cattleya maxima, are considered to be good salad (I'll agree on the Sobralia, which taste of vanilla, but I find Cattleya to be very bitter). The leaves of Epidendrum are also edible steamed, although these are more spinachy. The roots of various species of Odontoglossum are sought-after as medicinals for rheumatism; they're decocted into alcohol and then drunk. Haven't tried this, but apparently it's very effective.
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