S. edule is cultivated for its edible inflorescences. The inflorescences are abnormal in the sense that they remain enclosed within the leaf-sheaths, forming a compact mass about the size of a banana.

Saccharum edule, commonly known as duruka in Fiji or pitpit in Papua New Guinea, features young inflorescences enclosed in leaf sheaths as its primary edible parts.

Oct 13, 2024 · Saccharum spontaneum edule (Hassk.) K.Schum. ]. The inflorescences are abnormal in the sense that they remain enclosed within the leaf-sheaths, forming a compact mass about the size …

Saccharum edule is a species of sugarcane, that is a grass in the genus Saccharum with a fibrous stalk that is rich in sugar. It is cultivated in tropical climates in southeastern Asia.

Among the Saccharum species that grows widely in Papua is Saccharum edule, which is still considered underutilized plant species. The inflorescence of S. edule is a delicacy for...

Among the Saccharum species that grow widely in Papua is Saccharum edule, which is still considered an underutilized plant species. The inflorescence of S. edule is a delicacy for consumption for …

The young, unopened flower heads of Saccharum edule are eaten raw, steamed, or toasted, and prepared in various ways in Southeastern Asia, including New Guinea, Fiji and certain island …

Among the Saccharum species that grow widely in Papua is Saccharum edule, which is still considered an underutilized plant species. The inflorescence of S. edule is a delicacy for consumption for …

Sep 23, 2024 · The unopened flower heads of Saccharum edule are gathered and used as a vegetable, eaten either raw or cooked. In Fiji, a number of different varieties occur and some grow wild along …

Saccharum edule is cultivated for its edible inflorescences. The inflorescences are abnormal in the sense that they remain enclosed within the leaf-sheaths, forming a compact mass about the size of a …