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Yellow groove bamboo (Phyllostachys aureosulcata) is a non-native perennial that can grow up to 30 feet tall and can spread aggressively.
It was brought here from China for its use in ornamental landscaping but has become invasive in many areas due to its ability to spread rapidly through underground rhizomes.
Yellow groove bamboo can escape cultivation and be found in areas with partial to full sun and moist soil. It should not be planted due to its invasive nature.
Yellow groove bamboo is named for its yellow groove that appears on the stem during the plant’s first year or two. Leaves are olive-green and pointed.
Young shoots can be collected in the spring. The outer sheath should be removed, and the shoot can be boiled. It can then be pickled or added to salads.
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Written by Amy Demers, founder of the Connecticut Foraging Club. To learn more about foraging in Connecticut, check out our upcoming classes.
