Phyllostachys rutila
Family: Poaceae
What it is like
A bamboo. It grows 11 m tall. The culms are 3-5 cm across. The internodes are 24 cm long. The sheaths are red-brown. There are 1 or 2 leaves on the end of branches. The leaf blade is 10-13 cm long by 1.5-2 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Shoots