Sweet Bamboo (Dendrocalamus latiflorus)

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

Dendrocalamus latiflorus or commonly known as Sweet Bamboo is found in East Asia specifically in southern China, Myanmar, and Vietnam. It is densely tufted, sympodial, and evergreen. Its culm is erect with a pendulous tip and reaches a height of up to 25 m and diameter of up to 20 cm. Young shoots are edible either raw or cooked. Mature culms are used as water pipes or made into small rafts, baskets, paper pulp, and for house construction. D.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Shoots

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

pleasant taste, even when raw. — Young stems - raw or cooked.; Unusually free of any unpleasant taste, even when raw.; Considered to be delicious.; They are also shredded and dried then used in Chinese-style snacks in Japan.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 10)