Indosasa singulispicula
Family: Poaceae
What it is like
A bamboo. It grows 5-7 m tall. The stems are 1-2 cm across. The internodes are 10-30 cm long. There are 5-7 leaves on the last branch. The leaf blade is 13-26 cm long by 2-4 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows on low hills and near streams between 600-700 m above sea level in Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China
How it is used for food
The shoots are cooked and eaten. They are bitter.
It is a cultivated food plant. It is sold in local markets.
Edible parts
Shoots, vegetable
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Aha, A ka bi, Lao dong, Lubulu, Maihong, Maikong