Rogów, Arboretum SGGW

It is native to the southern and western United States as well as Mexico, Central America, South America, Easter Island, and the Falkland Islands. Ornamental plant. Edible plant - rhizomes cooked, then baked, or dried for later use; stems cooked, the lower 30cm of the stem is peeled and baked, or dried for later use. Usable plant - the tough, soft stems are used for making mats, baskets, chair seats, houses, boats, and other objects.