Den är nog inte så lämplig hos oss, tyvärr, några ord om den är följande:

>> "Giant bamboo which, in its native habitat in Southern China, grows 20 m or more with thick culms of up to 15 cm in diameter. P. edulis and all forms are hardy plants which tolerate mild winters. They are more suitable to the warmer regions of southern Europe. They do not adapt very well in north European climates and can freeze to the ground in winter. New shoots can develop early (in May) but are susceptible to late frost".

Detta stämmer väl med Ludvigs erfarenheter.

Dock finns det smärtlindring för den som suktar (här skall vi alla tänka på Palle)och det är Ph. parvifolia.
Några ord om den:
>> "This has been nicknamed 'the edulis of the north'. Very hardy, very big, very delicious and a good doer all round. Give it room, plenty to drink and a good feed. Produces dark green stems with parvi (small) leaves".