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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