Bans
Dendrocalamus polypoides
Family: Poaceae
What it is like
A bamboo.
There are about 29 Dendrocalamus species. Not in The Plant List.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Himalayas, India
How it is used for food
The young shoots are made into curries and pickles. The seeds are eaten.
Edible parts
Seeds, shoots, cereal