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NATURE & GASTRONOMY

 

 

 

  jang jihn

 

Thailand

An ornamental jang jihn palm in Korat, Thailand. It is native to Southern China, which can be seen in its Thai name, i.e. jihn means ‘China´ or ‘Chinese’.

 

Hong Kong

And this one, in the photo on the right, stands in a temple in Hong Kong. In English, the plant is known as Bamboo Palm, Reed Rhapis, and Slender Lady Palm.

LIST OF THAI BOTANICAL NAMES

 

  jang jihn