Are Chimonobambusa Quadrangularis and Zizania Latifolia in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Poaceae.

Can you substitute Chimonobambusa Quadrangularis for Zizania Latifolia?

They share the Poaceae family, so they can sometimes substitute in recipes — with notable differences in aroma.

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Chimonobambusa Quadrangularis vs Zizania Latifolia

Chimonobambusa quadrangularis · Zizania latifolia

Chimonobambusa Quadrangularis

Chimonobambusa quadrangularis

T Traditional Use

Family: Poaceae
Genus: Chimonobambusa
Primary use: medicinal

Chimonobambusa quadrangularis, commonly called square bamboo or shidakudake, is a bamboo in the family Poaceae, native to China and Taiwan, and naturalized to Japan. It is one of the very few monocots to have square stems. These stems, or culms are up to 9 m (30 ft) in height and…

Zizania Latifolia

Zizania latifolia

T Traditional Use

Family: Poaceae
Genus: Zizania
Primary use: medicinal

Zizania latifolia, known as Manchurian wild rice, is the only member of the wild rice genus Zizania native to Asia. It is used as a food plant. Both the stem and grain are edible. Gathered in the wild, Manchurian wild rice was an important grain in ancient China. A wetland plant,…

At a glance

· Both in Poaceae, but different genera (Chimonobambusa vs Zizania).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Chimonobambusa Quadrangularis: T; Zizania Latifolia: T.