Phyllostachys mannii
Family: Poaceae
What it is like
A bamboo. It grows 8-10 m tall. The stems are 4-6 cm wide. The internodes are 30-42 cm long. There are 1 or 2 leaves on the last branch. The leaf blade is 8-16 cm long by 1-2 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a tropical and subtropical plant. In Sichuan and Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, India, Indochina, Myanmar, SE Asia, Tibet
How it is used for food
The shoots are slightly bitter.
Edible parts
Shoots
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Bawa, Mepwe, Sedan-wa, Suo-nong