A species that grows in the Yangtzee River valley. In April it sends out shoots that are slightly acrid. It has tough, useful culms. Bamboo is a common term for a large number of giant grasses that include many different […]
Phyllostachys makinoi ( Makinoi Bamboo )
This bamboo has green culms. It is covered with a light blue powder. Bamboo is a common term for a large number of giant grasses that include many different species and varieties. There are two main types of bamboo. Runner […]
Phyllostachys iridescens ( Iridescens Bamboo )
Some of this bamboo’s lower internodes have yellow stripes. It is used for building and for its sweet, edible shoots. Bamboo is a common term for a large number of giant grasses that include many different species and varieties. There […]
Phyllostachys humilis ( Bamboo )
This Japanese bamboo is possibly the smallest species in the genus. Its culms get darker with age. Bamboo is a common term for a large number of giant grasses that include many different species and varieties. There are two main […]
Phyllostachys heterocycla pubescens ( Goldstripe Bamboo )
This Chinese bamboo is the largest of the hardy varieties. When its culms are young they are coverd with soft hair. It has gold stripes and is used for food, lumber and papermaking. This species is famous for its tortoise […]
Phyllostachys heterocycla pubescens ( Bamboo )
This Chinese bamboo is the largest of the hardy varieties. When its culms are young they are coverd with soft hair. It is used for food, lumber and papermaking. Bamboo is a common term for a large number of giant […]
Phyllostachys heterocycla ( Tortoise Shell Bamboo )
This species is famous for its tortoise shell appearance. Its nodes are slanted in opposite directions and they alternate. Culms are very wide, to 4 inches in diameter. Bamboo is a common term for a large number of giant grasses […]
Phyllostachys heterocycla ( Bicolor Tortoise Shell Bamboo )
This species is famous for its tortoise shell appearance. Its nodes are slanted in opposite directions and they alternate. Culms are very wide, to 4 inches in diameter. Bamboo is a common term for a large number of giant grasses […]
Phyllostachys heteroclada purpurata ( Water Bamboo )
Bamboo is a common term for a large number of giant grasses that include many different species and varieties. There are two main types of bamboo. Runner types send out underground stems to varying distances and send up vertical shoots. […]
Phyllostachys heteroclada ( Solidstem Bamboo )
Bamboo is a common term for a large number of giant grasses that include many different species and varieties. There are two main types of bamboo. Runner types send out underground stems to varying distances and send up vertical shoots. […]