Sulphur bamboo
Phyllostachys sulphurea

Family: Poaceae

What it is like

A bamboo. The stems are 7-8 m tall and 3-4 cm wide. They are yellow or pale green. The leaves are sword shaped and 5-20 cm long by 1-2 cm wide. They can be striped.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Caucasus, China

How it is used for food

The tender shoots are boiled or stir-fried.

Edible parts

Shoots

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Xin na guan

Synonyms

Bambusa sulphurea Carriere; Phyllostachys villosa T. H. Wen;