Neohouzeaua mekongensis
Family: Poaceae
What it is like
A bamboo. It grows 10-15 m tall. The leaf blades are sword shaped and 17-30 cm long by 3-4 cm wide.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in evergreen forests and near streams. It Thailand it grows between 100-800 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Indochina, Laos, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Shoots
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Mai ka sa