Sasa senanensis

Physical Characteristics

Sasa senanensis 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 - China.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Seed Shoots Stem Edible Uses: Young shoots - cooked[177]. Seed - cooked. It is used as a cereal[177]. A famine food[177], not because of the taste but because it is not produced in most years.

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known