Erianthus arundinaceus
Family: Poaceae
What it is like
A tall grass. It can grow 6 m high. The canes can be 2.5 cm across. The flowers are white and feather like.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It forms thick beds on river banks.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, SE Asia
How it is used for food
The young leaf bud is eaten in salads.
It is eaten especially by children.
Edible parts
Leaf bud, shoot
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Buloh teberau, Galunggang, Glonggang, Riong, Tabarau, Teberau, Tebu salah, Tiberau, Timbarau
Synonyms
Saccharum arundinaceum Retz.; Saccharum procerum Roxb.;