Mike dug this "native" bamboo from the "bootheel" -- the southern tip of Missouri, about 150 miles south of me. It's pretty attractive and tall for Arundinaria, so can anyone confirm that ID?

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It does look like A. gigantea to me. At least the branching pattern and culm coloring reminds me of gigantea.

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I agree with Foxd, definitely A. gigantea based on the branch patterns at the nodes alone its a safe ID. Surprised that the culms do not have persistent sheaths.

M

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Thanks! I didn't realize A. gigantea got so tall. I may have to see if he'll give me a division. He said he could tell me where to dig it, but I'd rather drive 10 miles to his place than 150 miles to the source. =)

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Alan.
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Too funny - I looked at your first post and said, "WTH is a "booth eel???" I think I need some more caffeine...

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