Gum Shoot

About

Common Names

Gum Shoot / Criuriu Niasai (Waejir)

Classification

Reed

Description

A tall reed which forms a loose fan of leaves about 3-4 meterr high. The young shoots of this plant contain a pulpy gummy gel.

Ecology

Rarity

Distribution

Life Cycle

Uses

Cultivation

Culinary

Medicinal

Styptic and Vulnerary - The gel extracted from young shoots is useful as a vulnerary and is known to have styptic qualities.

Other

History

Cultural

Religious