Cock bamboo
Phyllostachys iridescens
Family: Poaceae
What it is like
A bamboo. It grows 5-8 m tall. The culms are 4-7 cm across. The internodes are 17-24 cm long. The sheaths are purple-red.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows along the edges of streams.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China
How it is used for food
The shoots are enjoyed.
Edible parts
Shoots
How it is grown
The shoots 5-7 cm long are harvested in spring.
Its other names
Local names
Hong bu ji zhu