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 |
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