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Phyllostachys aurea is a species of bamboo, and is of the 'running bamboo' type, belonging to the diverse Bambuseae tribe. It is native to Fujian and Zhejiang in China. It is commonly known by the names fishpole bamboo, golden bamboo, monk's belly bamboo, and fairyland bamboo (Australia).
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Fishpole bamboo being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Phyllostachys aureosulcata
- Phyllostachys sulphurea
- Phyllostachys nuda
- Phyllostachys vivax
- Phyllostachys nigra
- Arundinaria gigantea
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Liliopsida
- Order
- Poales
- Family
- Poaceae
- Genus
- Phyllostachys
- Species
- Phyllostachys aurea
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