... 1.5 cm. Surface yellow-white, shiny, apex acute, shape of bamboo shoots, green or yellow green. All have sections, for ... rhizome. Character identification: Fresh rhizome cylindrical, some slightly flat, of varying lengths, diameter 1-2cm. Surface yellow-white, shiny ... taste slightly sweet. Thick section are uniform, the color yellow and white, shiny, not root is preferred. Microscopic identification ...