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Water bamboo
Phyllostachys purpurata

Family: Poaceae


What it is like

A bamboo.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China


How it is used for food

The young shoots are cooked. The cooking water is changed to remove bitterness.

Edible parts

Shoots


How it is grown


Its other names

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