孟宗
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Meanings
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moso bamboo
abbreviation
Abbreviation of 孟宗竹 (もうそうちく). Refers to the species Phyllostachys pubescens, a large bamboo used for shoots and timber. Primarily used in botanical or culinary contexts.
See also: もうそうちく
Moso bamboo produces thick shoots in spring.
The moso bamboo around here grows over 20 meters tall.