Kalbang
Schizostachyum textorium
Family: Poaceae
What it is like
An erect bamboo with small narrow leaves. The flowers are short in terminal spikes up to 10 cm long. The stems are very straight and smooth.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. Abundant in Batangas and Rizal in the Philippines.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia
How it is used for food
The young shoots are cooked and eaten.
Edible parts
Shoots