Vietnamosasa ciliata

Family: Poaceae

What it is like

A bamboo. It grows 1-4 m tall. The stems are 1-2 cm across. Young shoots are purple. The leaf blades are hairy underneath.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in areas with a dry climate and that are burnt each year.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Cambodia, Indochina, Laos, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam

How it is used for food

Edible parts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Naw jood, Phai chot, Ya hua khaeng

Synonyms

Racemonambos ciliata (A. Camus) C. S. Chao & Renvoize; Arundinaria ciliata A. Camus;