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Pseudosasa japonica (Siebold & Zucc. ex Steud.) Makino ex Nakai

arrow bamboo (Poaceae / Gramineae)

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Pseudosasa japonica is the most widely grown bamboo in the British Isles, and can reach a height of 5 m (more than 16 ft).

Tidmarsh (VC22: Berkshire); 2015-08-03

 arrow bamboo / Pseudosasa japonica: _Pseudosasa japonica_ is the most widely grown bamboo in the British Isles, and can reach a height of 5 m (more than 16 ft).

Pseudosasa japonica produces 1–2 branches at each node.

Tidmarsh (VC22: Berkshire); 2015-08-03

 arrow bamboo / Pseudosasa japonica: _Pseudosasa japonica_ produces 1–2 branches at each node.

Leaves

Tidmarsh (VC22: Berkshire); 2015-08-03

 arrow bamboo / Pseudosasa japonica: Leaves

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