Large-leaved bamboo, Zong ye zhu
Indocalamus tessellatus
Family: Poaceae
What it is like
A bamboo. It grows 1-2 m tall. The stems are 4-7 mm across. The internodes are 25 cm long. It has the largest leaves of any bamboo. They can be 20-60 cm long and 10 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in open forests and on mountain slopes between 300-1,400 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
Rice dishes are wrapped in or cooked in the leaves to absorb the flavour of the leaves.
Edible parts
Leaves - flavouring