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Arundinaria gigantea subsp. tecta

small American cane

Synonyms
Arundinaria tecta
Botanical details
Family
Poaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Genus

Arundinaria

Genus description

Arundinaria are fast-growing evergreen bamboos with spreading rhizomes and stout canes which, in their second year, bear several leafy branches at each node. Panicles of purplish flower spikelets may appear throughout the year

Name status

Correct

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