It is an invasive plant of Japanese origin. It is very long-lived and can live up to 120 years.
Curiosities
The young shoots are edible, and the stems are used in the manufacture of fishing rods.
It serves as light construction timber.
| Height | Up to 28 m. |
| Leaves | Evergreen, 5 to 10 cm long, lance-shaped. |
| Flowers/Fruit | They flower once in their entire life. After flowering, the plant dies. |
| Climate/Habitat | Cultivated in humid soils, with a high water table or near water courses. |
| Common Name | Bamboo |
| Scientific Name | Phyllotachis flexuosa |
| Genus | Phyllotachis |
| Family | Poaceae |
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