Cane reed, Giant cane, Large cane, Southern cane
Arundinaria gigantea

Family: Poaceae

What it is like

A bamboo. A tall grass. It grows 5-8 m high. It branches at the top and has large numbers of seeds.

There are about 50 Arundinaria species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows in river marshes and swamps.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Britain, Europe, North America, USA

How it is used for food

The succulent young shoots are cooked and eaten. The seeds are eaten like wheat. They can also be ground into flour.

Edible parts

Leaves, root, seeds, cereal, shoots

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Arundinaria macrosperma Michx. ; Arundinaria tecta;