Acidosasa edulis
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Edible sour bamboo
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAcidosasa edulis is a species of bamboo native to China. It is cultivated for its edible shoots in the provinces of Fujian, Zhejiang and Jiangxi, with yields of up to 20,000 kilograms per hectare.
Description
A shrub or small tree. It grows 5 m tall. There are prickles along the stem. The leaves are twice divided and there are 8-18 pairs of pinnae. There are up to 50 pairs of pinnules on each pinnae. The flowers are yellow. They are in large clusters at the ends of branches. The pods are flattened.
Edible Uses
The shoots are salted and eaten.
Traditional Uses
The shoots are salted and eaten.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant. It occurs in Fujian Province in China.
Where It Grows
Asia, China,
Notes
There are about 8 Acidosasa species.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Huang tian zhu
References (2)
- Flora of China Vol. 22, p 109 and Flora of China. www.eFloras.org
- J. Bamboo Res. 7(1):31, 1988,
