[Photo] Damyang-gun, Bamboo Shoots Sprouting Rapidly After Spring Rain

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong] On the 21st, Maengjong bamboo shoots that have pierced through the ground in the moist spring rain are poking their heads out here and there in the bamboo forest of Manseong-ri, Damyang, Jeonnam. Bamboo shoots (竹筍) are named so because they sprout and grow into bamboo within ten days (旬), meaning if you don't hurry, they become inedible. This well reflects the characteristic of fast-growing bamboo. Among bamboo shoots, Maengjong bamboo shoots are the thickest and rich in dietary fiber and protein, making them popular as a well-being food. Photo provided by Damyang-gun, Jeonnam

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