Bambusa textilis is a very useful medium-size bamboo (2"), straight with almost no lower branches, with small leaves and a graceful habit. I use it for curtain rods and such, also to make a clean and fine looking esterilla (flattened bamboo).
Originally from China and used for weaving among many other things, it is a good bamboo to have around, one that will not overwhelm a small garden. It is a clumper and will not invade the neighbor's yard.
More fotos and info at: http://www.bambooweb.info/ShowPictures.php?Type=B&r=20&BooID=66&Desc=&Loc=&Cat=*&Match=AND&Button=Search
B. textilis, $15
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