Simon bamboo (Pleioblastus simonii)
A species of bamboo native to Japan. The term is rare and usually written in kana. Also known as 女竹 (めだけ).
See also: メダケ
Simon bamboo is a type of bamboo often seen in gardens.
Katakana spelling is common for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare; the word is usually written in kana.
The name 女子竹 (おなごだけ) literally means 'woman bamboo', but the exact origin of the name is uncertain.