Yushania elegans
(Kurz.) R. B. Majumdar
Poaceae Edible: Shoots
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Summary
Source: WikipediaYushania elegans is a species of bamboo in the family Poaceae. It is native to India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.
Description
A bamboo. It forms tufts and keeps growing from year to year. The stems are 4-7 m long and 8-25 mm wide. The internodes are 18-23 cm long.
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Edible Uses
The tender shoots are pickled.
Traditional Uses
The tender shoots are pickled.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, India, Myanmar, SE Asia,
Synonyms
Arundinaria elegans Kurz.Burmabambus elegans (Kurz) Keng f.Fargesia elegans (Kurz) Campb.Sinarundinaria elegans (Kurz) C. S. Chao & RenvoizeSinobambusa elegans (Kurz.) Nakai
References (2)
- Ambasta, S.P. (Ed.), 2000, The Useful Plants of India. CSIR India. p 576 (As Sinobambusa elegans)
- Dobriyal, M. J. R. & Dobriyal, R., 2014, Non Wood Forest Produce an Option for Ethnic Food and Nutritional Security in India. Int. J. of Usuf. Mngt. 15(1):17-37 (As Arundinaria elegans)
