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Chishima Zasa, scientifically known as Sasa kurilensis, is a deciduous bamboo native to Japan, Korea, the Kuril Islands, and Sakhalin. Chishima Zasa (Latin: Sasa kurilensis, family Gramineae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Chishima Zasa is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Chishima Zasa is a member of the Gramineae family native to JAP, KOR, KUR, and SAK. Chishima Zasa thrives in partial sun to shade and prefers moist soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Chishima Zasa grows best in USDA zone 6-9, partial sun/shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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