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Species - Melocanna
MELOCANNA is a genus of tropical, clumping bamboo similar to Bambusa. Culms erect. Very open habit determined by long-necked rhizomes.
| Bamboo Name |
Max. Height |
Max. Dia. |
Min. Temp. |
Comments / Description |
| M.baccifera |
50' |
1.5" |
27F |
Edible fruits (not necessarily palatable) are pear-shaped and large
for bamboo, reaching 5" long and 3" in diameter. Thin-walled. Clump habit very
open. Leaves are used in brewing liquor. Tabashir may be found in culms. |
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