Calamus asperrimus
Family: Arecaceae
What it is like
A rattan. It is a climbing plant. It has slender woody stems. It attaches to trees by prickles. Male and female flowers are on separate plants.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in rainforests.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Indonesia, SE Asia
How it is used for food
The bud is cooked and eaten.
Edible parts
Shoots
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Palmijuncus asperimmus (Blume) Kuntze; Rotang asperrimus (Blume) Baill.;