Odashimae Bamboo (Bambusa odashimae)

Family: Poaceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

Bambusa odashimae is an evergreen, clumping bamboo that grows up to 20 m tall. It is found in Asia and is cultivated in northern Taiwan for its edible young shoots.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

delicious flavour. — Edible portion: Shoots.; Young shoots, harvested as they emerge from the soil, cooked.; A delicious flavour.; The shoots are up to 13cm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Lowland hilly areas. (Zone 9)