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Bamboo
Various species including Bambusa,
Dendrocalamus, Phyllostachys
Description: Bamboos are
woody grasses that grow up to 15 meters tall. The leaves are grass like and the
stems are the familiar bamboo used in furniture and fishing poles.
Habitat and
Distribution: Look
for bamboo in warm, moist regions in open or jungle country, in lowland, or on
mountains. Bamboos are native to the Far East (Temperate and Tropical zones)
but have bean widely planted around the world.
Edible Parts: The young shoots
of almost all species are edible raw or cooked. Raw shoots have a slightly
bitter taste that is removed by boiling. To prepare, remove the tough
protective sheath that is coated with tawny or red hairs. The seed grain of the
flowering bamboo is also edible. Boil the seeds like rice or pulverize them,
mix with water, and make into cakes.
Other Uses: Use the mature
bamboo to build structures or to make containers, ladles, spoons, and various
other cooking utensils. Also use bamboo to make tools and weapons. You can make
a strong bow by splitting the bamboo and putting several pieces together.
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