lily, rock

Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris

n.


an orchid, Dendrobiumspeciosum, Smith, N.O. Orchideae. although not aLily, it is always so called, especially in Sydney, where it iscommon.

1879. H. n. Moseley, `Notes by Naturalist on Challenger,'p. 270:

«A luxuriant vegetation, with huge masses of Stagshorn Fern( Platycerium) and `rock-lilies' (orchids), and a varietyof timbers, whilst there are Tree-ferns and small palms in thelateral shady gullies.»

1889. J. H. Maiden, `Useful Native Plants,' p. 22:

«`Rock Lily.' The large pseudobulbs have been eaten by theaboriginals; they contain little nutritive matter.»

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