Phyllostachys bissetii McClure

Locations ofPhyllostachys bissetii McClure in Virginia

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Family
Poaceae
Botanical Name
Phyllostachys bissetii McClure
Common Name
Bisset's Bamboo
Synonym(s)
Flora of Virginia Name/Status
Phyllostachys bissetii McClure
Comments
This cold-hardy bamboo is also reported from Pennsylvania and Massachusetts.
Habitat
Escaped from plantings at several locations in Fairfax County, sometimes forming large colonies in forests and disturbed areas. A population in James City County has not yet been vouchered. Likely to be more widespread.
Native Status
Introduced

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