Highland Pitpit. Palm Grass (Setaria palmifolia)

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

Setaria palmifolia is an evergreen Perennial growing to 3 m (9ft) by 2 m (6ft) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. The flowers are pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Seeds - boiled or roasted and used as a substitute for rice. The hearts of young shoots can be eaten raw, steamed or cooked with rice. Very young plants are eaten raw as a side dish with rice. — Seeds - boiled or roasted and used as a substitute for rice.; The hearts of young shoots can be eaten raw, steamed or cooked with rice.; Very young plants are eaten raw as a side dish with rice.

Habitat & North American Range

Open forests, thicket margins, shady path sides. (Zone 10)