Green sulphur, Chinese running green bamboo
Phyllostachys viridis
Family: Poaceae
What it is like
A bamboo.
There are about 80 Phyllostachys species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, China, Japan, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The young shoots are finely sliced and used in salads. They are often boiled first. They are also used in stir fried dishes and added to stews.
It is a commercially cultivated vegetable.
Edible parts
Shoots, vegetable
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Kou chiku
Synonyms
Phyllostachys sulphurea (Carriere) Riviere var. viridis R. A. Young;