Cathariostachys madagascariensis
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Cathariostachys madagascariensis, the Madagascar giant bamboo or Volohosy in Malagasy language, is a bamboo species in the genus Cathariostachys
found in Madagascar.
It is the main food source for the bamboo lemur
s, especially the golden bamboo lemur
. It contains cyanide
, particularly in its growing shoots.
Cathariostachys
Cathariostachys is a bamboo genus in the tribe Bambuseae found in Madagascar.-External links:*...
found in Madagascar.
It is the main food source for the bamboo lemur
Bamboo lemur
The bamboo or gentle lemurs are the lemurs in genus Hapalemur. They are medium sized primates that live exclusively on Madagascar...
s, especially the golden bamboo lemur
Golden Bamboo Lemur
The Golden Bamboo Lemur or Golden Lemur is a medium sized bamboo lemur endemic to southeastern Madagascar. It is listed as an endangered species due to habitat loss. The population is declining with only about 1000 individuals...
. It contains cyanide
Cyanide
A cyanide is a chemical compound that contains the cyano group, -C≡N, which consists of a carbon atom triple-bonded to a nitrogen atom. Cyanides most commonly refer to salts of the anion CN−. Most cyanides are highly toxic....
, particularly in its growing shoots.