Phyllostachys edulis "Moso" also called Phyllostachys pubescens and Phyllostachys hetrocycla pubescens. A running bamboo with a distinct groove above pairs of branches at mid-culm nodes. The largest of the hardy bamboos. Shoots in spring. Young culms are covered with a velvety coat of soft hairs. It is one of the most used bamboos in China where it is used for food, timber, paper, plywood, flooring and many other things.
| Pronunciation Phyllostachys edulis Moso |
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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 |
| edulis | ED-yew-liss | Edible | |
| Uses Phyllostachys edulis Moso |
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| Edible shoots | Excellent | Hedge | Too tall |
| House | Too large | Wood quality | Excellent |
| Container | Poor | Crafts | Excellent |
| Screen | Excellent | Ornamental | Excellent |
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