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Acidosasa lingchuanensis

(C. D. Chu & C. S. Chao) Q. Z. Zie & X. Y. Chen

Poaceae Edible: Shoots

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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 eaten.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Asia, China,

Synonyms

Indosasa lingchuanensis C. D. Chu & C. S. Chao

References (2)

  • Flora of China.
  • World Flora on Line

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