Acidosasa lingchuanensis
(C. D. Chu & C. S. Chao) Q. Z. Zie & X. Y. Chen
Poaceae Edible: Shoots
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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