Sasa cernua
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Basic Information
Family: Poaceae or Gramineae
Genus: sasa
Plant ID (slug): sasa-cernua
Numeric ID: 25378
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
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Physical Characteristics
Sasa cernua is an evergreen Bamboo growing to 1.8 m (6ft). 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.
Distribution
E. Asia - Japan.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Shoots Stem Edible Uses: Young shoots - cooked[177].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Sasa cernua
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