Phyllostachys propinqua

Family: Poaceae

What it is like

A bamboo. It grows 2-6 m tall. The stems are dark green. They are 3-4 cm across. The internodes are 20 cm long. There are 2-3 leaves on the last branch. The leaf blade is 7-16 cm long by 1-2 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a temperate and subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

It is cultivated for its slightly sweet shoots.

Edible parts

Shoots

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Zao yuan zhu

Synonyms

Phyllostachys sapida T. P. Yi;