Guang zhu
Pseudosasa longiligula
Family: Poaceae
What it is like
A bamboo. It grows 8 m high. The culms are 5 cm across. The internodes are 40-50 cm long. There are 4-6 leaves on the last branch. The leaf blade is 13-22 cm long by 1-2 cm wide.
Not the same as Pseudosasa longiligulata.
Where it is found
A subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China
How it is used for food
The shoots are sweet.
Edible parts
Shoots