Falconeri Himalayacalamus (Himalayacalamus falconeri)

Family: Poaceae or Gramineae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Himalayacalamus falconeri is an evergreen Bamboo growing to 6 m (19ft) by 1 m (3ft 3in) at a slow rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in leaf all year. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Shoots

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young shoots - cooked and used as a vegetable. The young shoots are widely collected in Nepal and Bhutan, though this often conflicts with the other main use of the plant as a material for weaving. — Young shoots - cooked and used as a vegetable.; The young shoots are widely collected in Nepal and Bhutan, though this often conflicts with the other main use of the plant as a material for weaving.

Habitat & North American Range

Cool broad-leaved forests, 2000 - 2500 metres. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)