Water bamboo
Zizania luteola
Family: Poaceae
What it is like
A grass. The stem is triggered to become large due to an infection by a fungus Ustilago esculenta.
Not in The Plant List. Nearest is latifolia.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Japan
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Stems, seeds
How it is grown
Plants are propagated by division.
Its other names
Local names
Gau sun, Jiao bai, Kah peh sung, Ngau bei, Uotabanbu