The nodes of Phyllostachys nidularia 'farcta' are more prominent than those of most other bamboos. The culms are solid or nearly so. Shoots are edible and culms are used for tools. Common name is Solid Broom Bamboo. In cultivation in the U.S. since the 1990's.
Rare.
Performance Phyllostachys nidularia Farcta (Zone 7) |
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Pronunciation Phyllostachys nidularia Farcta |
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Botanical Latin is essentially a written language ....
How they are pronounced really matters little provided they sound pleasant and are understood by all concerned... |
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Name | Botanical | Alternate | Meaning |
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Phyllostachys | fil-lo-STAK-iss | fy-lo-STAK-iss | Greek for leaf spike |
nidularia | NID-you-la-ree-uh | ||
farcta | FARC-tuh |
Uses Phyllostachys nidularia Farcta |
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Edible shoots | Too small | Hedge | Too short |
House | 2 hours min. sun | Wood quality | Too small |
Container | Good | Crafts | Good |
Screen | Too short | Ornamental | Good |