Phyllostachys dulcis Sweetshoot bamboo (Gramineae) Evergreen bamboo

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Phyllostachys dulcis
Sweetshoot bamboo
Evergreen bamboo
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The Phyllostachys dulcis plant species is found in E. Asia - China. It is a member of the Gramineae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Sweetshoot bamboo.

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Latin Name:  Phyllostachys dulcis
Common Name:  Sweetshoot bamboo
Family:  Gramineae
Author:  McClure.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known

Edible Uses: Young shoots - raw or cooked. Free of any acridity, they make excellent eating[183]. Used in salads, soups, stews etc, this is one of the most highly esteemed edible bamboos in China[183, 195]. The shoots are harvested in the spring when they are about 8cm above the ground, cutting them about 5cm below soil level.

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