Phyllostachys heterocycla pubescens (Moso Bamboo)

Moso Bamboo, scientifically known as Phyllostachys heterocycla pubescens, is a giant species of bamboo native to China and Taiwan. This bamboo has thick culms that can reach up to 60 feet in height and 7 inches in diameter. The culms are green when young and gradually turn yellow with age. Moso Bamboo is known for its rapid growth and is often used for construction, furniture, and as a food source for pandas.