Xi zhi jian zhu
Fargesia stenoclada
Family: Poaceae
What it is like
A bamboo. It grows 3-6 m tall. The culms are 1-2 cm across. The internodes are 21-25 cm long. There are 10-40 branches at each node. There are 1 or 2 leaves at the last branch. The leaf blade is 4-10 cm long by 5-9 mm wide.
It is eaten by giant panda.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in Sichuan in China between 1,600-1,900 m altitude.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Shoots