Sweet reed grass
Cinna latifolia
Family: Poaceae
What it is like
A grass. It can have one stalk or a cluster. It grows 0.6-1.6 m tall. The stalk is 2-3 mm across. The leaves are narrow and 15-30 cm long by 10-15 mm wide. The flower panicle droops. It is 15-40 cm long. The seeds are 2 mm long.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in damp places in woodlands and along river sides.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Canada, China, Europe, Japan, Korea, Mongolia, North America, Russia, USA
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Seeds, cereal