The bamboo is a massive plant whose height can reach 12 m, with stems of a thickness of 8 cm in diameter, yellow with green stripes and dark green leaves. Its fruits are edible. It is also known as "the vegetable of a thousand uses", as it is used in construction, in the manufacture of paper, as food for livestock and even for humans.
The bamboo is native to subtropical Asia, especially in specific areas of China, it is the favorite food of the Pandas.