Sweetshoot bamboo
Phyllostachys dulcis McClure
Phyllostachys dulcis, a species in the Poaceae family, is native to Fujian, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang provinces in China. It is cultivated for its edible shoots and was published in 1945.
Description
Phyllostachys dulcis, commonly known as Sweetshoot bamboo, is a member of the grass family Poaceae. It is found in the conterminous 48 United States, China's Southeast region, and Massachusetts. The species is known for its edible shoots and is primarily cultivated for this purpose. Native to Fujian, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang provinces in China, it has been introduced to other regions for agricultural use.
Other common names
Sweetshoot bamboo
Distribution
conterminous 48 United States · China Southeast · Massachusetts