Unmon-chiku

Phyllostachys nigra Munro var. Henonis form. Boryana Makino
Phyllostachys nigra form. boryana Makino
"Unmon" means shape of clouds, because "Unmon-chiku" means the bamboo which has several spots
shaped clouds on culm surface.

This cloud can be seen like a shape of small whirlpool which is 2-5cm in diameter and
very rare bamboo.

This is one type of Phy. nigra henonis, because culm size is similar with it.

There are a few cultivation areas around Kyoto and Hyogo Prefectures.
Culm is prized as the materials for making bamboo art handicrafts.
since September 19th, 2000
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