On Mon, 24 Nov 2003 19:19:43 GMT, "jmbamboo" wrote:

I have both these and never thought much about it but they do sort of
resemble each other. However, there is definitely something about P.dulcis
that makes it one of my favorites. I think it's kind of subtle but it has a
beauty all it's own. In the 8 years I've had mine I just haven't been able
to bring myself to eat any shoots. This may be the year - it's getting
outside the mental barrier I've established.
Jim

P. dulcis is a particularly delightful,bright green. the new shoots
are delectable, i have eaten them raw only when i have broken them off
accidently. however, my dogs make a beeline for them and wish to eat
them with strong intent, i must protect the new shoots from the dogs,
until the culms have grown quite hard and woody. I confess i have
never grown anything for eating purposes, only for ornament, even if
the plant was edible.
hermine