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Wood - Construction: The culms are used for temporary constructions (houses, bridges) and various household utensils such as water container. Fodder - Leaves are source of feed for grazing animals.
Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal
Subtropical biome.
Perennial herb 12-15cm tall.
Stem sheaths are green when young and turn yellowish brown when mature, and are long and gradually tapering upwards from a flattened base.
Lanceolate, with a pointed tip.
Rare
Fruit is a small, dry grain known as a caryopsis.