Merostachys multiramea
Family: Poaceae
What it is like
A bamboo. The stems are 12-15 m long. They are 3-4 cm across.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Brazil, South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Seeds, cereal, grains
How it is grown
It grows very slowly taking about 30 years to flowering.
Its other names
Local names
Taquara-lisa, Taquara-mansa
Synonyms
Merostachys anomala Dutra;