Phyllostachys prominens
Family: Poaceae
What it is like
A bamboo. It grows 10 m tall. The culms are 7 cm across. The internodes are 22 cm long. There are 2-4 leaves on the last branch The leaf blade is 9-18 cm long by 1-2 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
It is cultivated for its edible shoots. The shoots are enjoyed.
Edible parts
Shoots
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Gao jie zhu