Sasa borealis
(Hack.) Makino & Shibata
Suzu take, Cholit tai
Poaceae Edible: Shoots, Root - tea
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Description
A temperate bamboo in the grass family (Poaceae), native to regions with moderate climates.
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Edible Uses
The shoots are edible and harvested for consumption. The roots are used to make tea.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Japan, Korea,
Synonyms
Bambusa borealis Hack.
Also Known As
Joritdae
References (4)
- http://www.plantnames.unimelb.edu.au/sorting/Bamboos_Edible.html
- Hwang, H., et al, 2013, A Study on the Flora of 15 Islands in the Western Sea of Jeollanamdo Province, Korea. Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity Vol. 6, No. 2 281-310
- Hwang, HS, et al, 2014, Distribution characteristics of plant in the Ungseokbong Mountain, Gyeongsangnam-do, Korea. Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity. 7(2014) e164-e178
- Kim, H. & Song, M., 2013, Ethnobotanical analysis for traditional knowledge of wild edible plants in North Jeolla Province (Korea). Genetic. Resour. Crop Evol. (2013) 60:1571-1585
