Phyllostachys fimbriligula
Family: Poaceae
What it is like
A bamboo. It grows 9 m tall. The culms are 5 cm across. The internodes are 20-25 cm long. There are 3 or 4 leaves on the last branch. The leaf blades are 8-15 cm long by 1-2 cm wide.
Where it is found
A temperate plant. It is cultivated in China.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China
How it is used for food
It is a cultivated food plant. The shoots are enjoyed and the plant is highly productive.
Edible parts
Shoots
How it is grown
It is very productive of shoots.
Its other names
Local names
Jiao zhu