Illustration of encyclopedia of bamboo varieties

Bamboo varieties commonly used are arrow bamboo, single bamboo, spotted bamboo, water bamboo, brown bamboo, spiny bamboo, arhat bamboo, common bamboo, phoenix bamboo, dragon bamboo and so on.

They not only have high ornamental value, but also can be made into bamboo carvings, furniture, musical instruments and other handicrafts. There are many kinds of bamboo, each with its own characteristics. Arrow bamboo is the most common one in life. Its bamboo poles are not only small, but also medium-sized bamboo poles are rare. Fargesia is generally distributed in Sichuan Basin, Beichuan, Baoxing and other areas, and is the main food source for giant pandas.

Bamboo can also be called fine powder bamboo, water bamboo, etc. It is similar to Fargesia sagittata, but at seedling stage, its handle will show white powder spots and hard sheath, which are mostly distributed in Guangdong, Guangxi and other regions of China.

The moral of bamboo

The moral of bamboo is longevity, firmness and peace. Bamboo is a tall tree-like herb. Because of its evergreen seasons and long life, it has always been a symbol of longevity and indomitable spirit in China traditional culture. The meaning of bamboo's peace comes from the custom of "bamboo explodes safely" in the New Year. In ancient times, people often lit bamboo with fire and made a deafening explosion to drive away bad luck and evil spirits, so bamboo also had the meaning of peace.

Bamboo, plum, orchid and chrysanthemum are called "four gentlemen in flowers", while plum and pine are also called "three friends of old cold". Since ancient times, many literati have loved and praised bamboo, so bamboo is also called the cultural symbol of China. Bamboo is the fastest growing plant in the world. It usually grows by creeping roots underground.