Are Chimonobambusa Quadrangularis and Phyllostachys Elegans in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Poaceae.

Can you substitute Chimonobambusa Quadrangularis for Phyllostachys Elegans?

They share the Poaceae family, so they can sometimes substitute in recipes — with notable differences in aroma.

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Chimonobambusa Quadrangularis vs Phyllostachys Elegans

Chimonobambusa quadrangularis · Phyllostachys elegans

Chimonobambusa Quadrangularis

Chimonobambusa quadrangularis

T Traditional Use

Family: Poaceae
Genus: Chimonobambusa
Primary use: medicinal

Chimonobambusa quadrangularis, commonly called square bamboo or shidakudake, is a bamboo in the family Poaceae, native to China and Taiwan, and naturalized to Japan. It is one of the very few monocots to have square stems. These stems, or culms are up to 9 m (30 ft) in height and…

Phyllostachys Elegans

Phyllostachys elegans

T Traditional Use

Family: Poaceae
Genus: Phyllostachys
Primary use: medicinal

At a glance

· Both in Poaceae, but different genera (Chimonobambusa vs Phyllostachys).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Chimonobambusa Quadrangularis: T; Phyllostachys Elegans: T.