Calamus thwaitesii
Family: Arecaceae
What it is like
A cane or rattan.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, India
How it is used for food
The young stems are cooked as a vegetable.
Edible parts
Stems
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Handibetta
Synonyms
Calamus thwaitesii var. canaranus Becc.;