Bambusa tuldoides vent.'Kimmei' (Budda Belly Bamboo)

Bambusa tuldoides vent.'Kimmei', commonly known as Budda Belly Bamboo, is a clumping bamboo known for its unique swollen internodes and distinctive red color. It is an evergreen perennial plant that grows in dense clumps, with culms that can reach a height of 20 feet or more. The swollen internodes give the culms a distinctive belly-like appearance, hence the common name.