Drepanostachyum semiorbiculatum
Family: Poaceae
What it is like
A bamboo. The rhizome neck is 2-4 cm long and 1.2-2.5 cm wide. The stems are 4.2 m long and 6-13 mm wide. The internodes are 15-20 cm long.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Tibet
How it is used for food
The bamboo shoots are boiled and then stewed with salt.
Edible parts
Shoots, seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Pa-chos-spa-los
Synonyms
Fargesia semiorbiculata T. P. Yi;