What is Phyllostachys in english?
- Phyllostachys
Phyllostachys is a genus of Asian bamboo from the grass family. A number of its species such as P. edulis, P. dulcis, P. makinoi, P. nuda, P. pubescens, and P. Viridis are cultivated for their edible young shoots. They can grow to be as tall as 30m high.
In English, Phyllostachys is known by Bamboo shoots.
- All birds will flock to a fruitful tree.
- —Senegalese proverb