A plant. A grass of the Poeaciae family, characterised by its woody, hollow, round, straight, jointed stem
Common basketmaking material favored for its flexibility, durability and aesthetic quality Woody grass, naturally abundant in tropical countries and particularly suited to the climate of the Philippines Regenerates easily near creeks, rivers and forests This grass can be processed into strips, spokes or poles, used with its bark on or stripped Plain bamboo items without dyes and elaborate attachments are easily washed by submerging in water and gently rubbing with a soft cloth; air dry thoroughly
An exotic grass with qualities similar to wood More comfortable to walk on that other natural fibers
Bamboo is a tall tropical plant with hard, hollow stems. The young shoots of the plant can be eaten and the stems are used to make furniture. huts with walls of bamboo. bamboo shoots. Any of the tall, treelike grasses, found in tropical and subtropical to mild temperate regions, that make up the subfamily Bambusoideae, family Poaceae (or Gramineae). Bamboos are giant, fast-growing grasses with woody stems. A few species of the genus Arundinaria are native to the southern U.S., where they form dense canebrakes along riverbanks and in marshy areas. The woody, hollow aerial stems grow in branching clusters from a thick rhizome, often forming a dense undergrowth that excludes other plants. All parts of the bamboo are used, for purposes including food, livestock fodder, fine-quality paper, construction materials, and medicines. Bamboos also have ornamental use in landscape gardens
A plant of grass family grown in Asian countries and used for papermaking fibers
the hard woody stems of bamboo plants; used in construction and crafts and fishing poles
A plant of the family of grasses, and genus Bambusa, growing in tropical countries
Bamboo--which is a type of grass, not a tree--is used for furniture in the East, and came to the Occident in waves of Chinese influence In the 18th Century it was so important that the characteristic appearance of the bamboo was simulated in the wood turnings in England and America
{i} tall tropical grass having a hollow woody stem; stem of the bamboo plant (used to make furniture and as a building material)
woody tropical grass having hollow woody stems; mature canes used for construction and furniture the hard woody stems of bamboo plants; used in construction and crafts and fishing poles
woody tropical grass having hollow woody stems; mature canes used for construction and furniture
The edible shoot of either of several species of bamboo (especially of the genera Dendrocalamus and Phyllostachys) cooked and eaten as a vegetable in Chinese and similar cuisine
The young shoot of certain species of the bamboo genera Dendrocalamus and Phyllostachys, sliced, cooked, and eaten as a vegetable, especially in East Asian cuisine
The young growth of a certain edible bamboo plant Fresh shoots, tender and ivory-colored occasionally turn up in Asian markets, but rarely The canned ones are tasteless but provide a decent crunch found in Asian markets and many supermarkets
Three crops of edible shoots from bamboo plants are harvested annually in China Canned summer and winter varieties, packed whole or sliced, are available in North America Store unused bamboo shoots in a covered container; refrigerate, changing water daily, for up to 1 week
The shoots of the very young bamboo plant, native to Asia, and a popular item in Chinese cooking Edible bamboo shoots fall into two broad categories, winter and spring shoots Spring shoots are larger and tougher than winter shoots Available canned, although much of the crispy texture and flavor is lost through canning
The shoots of the bamboo plant, native to Asia, and a popular item in Chinese cooking Edible bamboo shoots fall into two broad categories, winter and spring shoots Spring shoots are larger and tougher than winter shoots In general, canned bamboo shoots are easier to obtain than fresh shoots After opening the can, you can rinse them in hot water to get rid of any "tinny" taste Unused bamboo shoots should be stored in the refrigerator in a jar of water, with the water changed daily Barbeque Sauce - Chinese barbecue sauce is very different from western barbecue sauces, which are often tomato or mustard-based While there are variations, Chinese barbecue sauces often contain hoisin sauce, vinegar, sesame oil or paste, and perhaps bean sauce Recipe: Grilled Sesame Scallops