fishpole bamboo; golden bamboo
A species of bamboo (Phyllostachys aurea) known for its distinctive compressed internodes at the base, often used for fishing poles and ornamental purposes.
Fishpole bamboo is often used as a material for fishing rods.
I planted golden bamboo in the garden.
Katakana spelling, sometimes used in botanical contexts.
The name 布袋竹 (ほていちく) likely derives from the resemblance of its swollen internodes to the belly of Hotei (布袋), the god of contentment, combined with 竹 (bamboo).