Phyllostachys robustiramea

Family: Poaceae

What it is like

A bamboo. It grows 10 m tall. The culms are 6 cm across. The internodes are purple-green but become grey-green. They are 26 cm long. They have a white powder. There are 2 or 3 leaves on the end branch.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China

How it is used for food

The shoots are eaten raw or cooked.

The shoots are enjoyed.

Edible parts

Shoots

How it is grown

Plants can be grown by seeds or division.

The shoots are harvested in spring when 8 cm tall.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Phyllostachys erecta T. H. Wen; Phyllostachya setosa C. D. Chu & H. Y. Chou;