Dinochloa dielsiana
Family: Poaceae
What it is like
A climbing bamboo. It forms clumps of stems 20-25 m tall. They are 20-25 mm across. The leaves are narrow and 2 cm long.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Philippines, SE Asia
How it is used for food
The rhizomes are used to make a drink.
Edible parts
Rhizomes - drink, shoots
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Bikal-boboi
Synonyms
Schizostachyum dielsianum (Pilg.) Merr.;