Rare Chinese bamboo noted for its inflated culm nodes. Used for walking sticks in Sichuan, and highly prized for dried shoots. Very aggressive. Sometimes classified as Chimonobambusa tumidissinoda.
Pronunciation Qiongzhuea tumidissinoda Qiong Zhu |
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Name | Botanical | Alternate | Meaning |
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Qiongzhuea | QUAN-su-ee-uh | ||
tumidissinoda | too-mi-DISS-eye-no-duh |
Uses Qiongzhuea tumidissinoda Qiong Zhu |
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Edible shoots | Small | Hedge | Excellent |
House | 4 hours min. sun | Wood quality | Good |
Container | Good | Crafts | Good |
Screen | Excellent | Ornamental | Excellent |