Bambusa lapidea
Family: Poaceae
What it is like
A bamboo. The stalks are 7-17 m long and 4-7 cm wide. The internodes are 20-35 cm long.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China
How it is used for food
The shoots are cooked as a potherb.
Edible parts
Shoots
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Lao jing, Nuo piu, Wo bu
Synonyms
Bambusa miyiensis T. P. Yi;