Calamus meghalayensis

Family: Arecaceae

What it is like

A cane or rattan. It grows 2 m long. The leaf sheaths are green. They have spreading spines. The flowering shoots are 1 m long. The fruit occur in bunches. They are round and 2-3 cm long by 1-2 cm wide. The fruit peel is yellow and the flesh is white.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows up to 1,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Himalayas, India, Northeastern India

How it is used for food

It grows wild and is also cultivated. It is enjoyed.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Pnar, Sohmil, Sothri

Synonyms

Calamus floribundus var. depauperatus Becc.;