Phyllostachys acuta
Family: Poaceae
What it is like
A bamboo. It grows 8 m tall. The culms are 4-6 cm across. The internodes are deep green and 25 cm long. They have white powder when young. There are 3-5 leaves on the end branches. The leaf blades are 9-17 cm long by 1-1.2 cm wide. The young shoots are 4-6 cm across.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant.
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
Plants can be grown from seeds or division of the plant.