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Bambusa tulda

Local names
Jati ASSAM, ARUNACHAL, NAGALAND, WEST BENGAL | Kiranti BENGAL: DOOARS | Wati MEGHALAYA: GARO HILLS | Makar KERALA | Mirtinga TRIPURA | Rawthing MIZORAM | Paoshiding, Ying  SIKKIM: LEPCHA | Deobans BIHAR

Habitat & distribution
Occurs at altitudes of 1500 metres and thrives along water courses. Found extensively in the North East and West Bengal.

Culm
The culm is up to 15 m tall, thick walled, strong and upright, smooth and greyish-green.

Flowering
Green flowers. Gregarious. The flowering cycle is 30-60 years.

Uses
Traditionally favoured for basketry and woven applications.

 


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