Rotan Sega (Calamus caesius)

Family: Arecaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Rotan Sega or Calamus caesius is a tropical plant found in Asia. The fruits are edible and sold in markets. The stems are used as material for making furniture, baskets, handicraft, mats, etc. The round cane is resilient and durable with smooth golden surface hence considered as high-quality material in furniture manufacturing.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Edible portion: Fruit. The fruit are eaten raw. Fruit are sold in markets and available in India from February to April. — Edible portion: Fruit.; The fruit are eaten raw.; Fruit are sold in markets and available in India from February to April.

Habitat & North American Range

Usually in the lowlands on alluvial flats, seasonally flooded river banks, and margins of freshwater or peat-swamp forest, but not in permanent swamps. Occasionally found on drier sites up to 800 metres above sea-level. (Zone 10)