Bambusa pallida
Local names Bijuli ASSAM: BRAHMAPUTRA VALLEY | Bakhal, Burwal ASSAM: BARAK VALLEY | Loto ASSAM: KARBI-ANGLONG | Seskien, Skhen, Tneng, Usken MEGHALAYA: KHASI HILLS | Tesero, Watoi NAGALAND | Pashipo, Pushee SIKKIM: LEPCHA | Makal TRIPURA
Habitat & distribution Grows best in high rainfall and humidity areas with moderately high temperature.
Naturally found and cultivated in the North East.
Culm
The culm is up to 20 m tall, olive green and smooth.
Flowering
Sporadic. Flowering cycle is 40 years
Uses Mainly used in for making baskets, and mats.
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