Chimonocalamus makuanensis
Family: Poaceae
What it is like
A bamboo. It grows 6-8 m tall. The culms are 2-3 cm across. The internodes are pale green and 10-27 cm long. There are 3 or 4 leaves on the last branch. They are 9-13 cm long by 1 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows between 1,700-1,900 m above sea level. In Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China
How it is used for food
The shoots are enjoyed.
Edible parts
Shoots