Mu zhu
Bambusa rutila

Family: Poaceae

What it is like

A bamboo. It grows 8-12 m tall. The stems are 4-6 cm across. They are slightly flexible at the base and droop at the tip. There are usually 3-12 branches on the middle of the stems. The leaves are 10-18 cm long by 1-2 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in open fields and around villages. In Sichuan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Shoots

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Bambusa shuangliuensis T. P. Yi;