Arundinaria hookeriana
Munro
Pareng
Poaceae Edible: Shoots
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Description
A bamboo in the grass family (Poaceae) found in subtropical regions, including elevations of 1,200-2,100 m in Sikkim.
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Edible Uses
The young shoots are eaten as a vegetable and are sold in local markets.
Traditional Uses
The young shoots are eaten as a vegetable.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant. In Sikkim it grows between 1,200-2,100 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Asia, India, Sikkim,
Other Information
Shoots are sold in local markets.
References (1)
- Chettri, N. & Sharma, E., 2005, Non-timber Forest Produce: Utilization, Distribution and Status in the Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve, Sikkim, India. Lyonia 8(1)
