Broad-leaved bamboo
Sasa palmata
Family: Poaceae
What it is like
A bamboo. It grows 2 m tall. The canes are thin. The leaves are 45 cm long and 8 cm wide. They are usually clustered near the tips of the canes.
It can be invasive.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It can tolerate cold to - 21°C.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, Japan, Korea
How it is used for food
The leaves are used to wrap salted fish and rice. They add flavour to the dish.
Edible parts
Shoots, leaves - flavouring