Dendrocalamus sericeus
Family: Poaceae
What it is like
A bamboo.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. In Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China
How it is used for food
The shoots are cooked and eaten. They can also be dried and preserved.
Edible parts
Shoots
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Maiya
Synonyms
Dendrocalamus sericeus var. latifolius A. Camus; Dendrocalamus strictus var. sericeus (Munro) Haines;