Northern Sasamorpha (Sasamorpha borealis)

Family: Poaceae or Gramineae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Sasamorpha borealis is an evergreen Bamboo growing to 3 m (9ft 10in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. 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. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Seed - cooked. It is used as a cereal. The seed is only produced at intervals of several years. — It is used as a cereal.; The seed is only produced at intervals of several years.

Habitat & North American Range

Woodlands and damp hollows all over Japan. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)