Thanawa
Thyrsostachys oliveri
Family: Poaceae
What it is like
A bamboo. It is densely tufted. The stem is erect and 25 m tall. It is 5 cm across. The internodes are 30-60 cm long. The flowers are on a short leafless branch.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in moist hill forest. In southern China it grows in open areas between 500-700 m above sea level. In Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, India, Indochina, Laos, Myanmar, SE Asia, Thailand
How it is used for food
The seeds are eaten.
Edible parts
Seeds, shoots
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Maitong, Phai raakdam, Phai ruak yai, Thanawa