Water Bamboo (Zizania latifolia)
₹2,000.00 Regular Price
₹500.00Sale Price
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Scientific Name: Zizania latifolia — Manchurian Wild Rice, Water Bamboo.
Native Home: China, Japan, and eastern Asia.
Height: 1–2.5 m.
Lifespan: Perennial aquatic grass.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Not applicable.
Harvesting: Swollen stems are harvested when infected by the smut fungus Ustilago esculenta, which makes them edible.
Age to Harvest: Approximately 2–4 months after suitable stem growth; timing varies with cultivation conditions.
Products: Edible water bamboo stems, fresh vegetables, canned and processed foods.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: A traditional vegetable in Chinese and other East Asian cuisines.
Global Spread: Mainly cultivated in China and parts of East Asia for food production.
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