phyllostachys edulis, Poaceae, Angiospermae (Hardwood)

Chatoyance was measured by the chatometry.com team using the PZC method. The statistics for this specific timber are hereby summarized to provide an evaluation of data robustness:
Number of sources for samples: 2
Number of individual trees analyzed: 5
Number of specimens: 11
Number of measurements: 33
Max PZC read (of all measurements): 13.4
Min PZC read (of all measurements): 7.6
Max PZC average on one log: 11.3
Min PZC average on one log: 8.6
PZC Average of all logs: 10.2
Species: phyllostachys edulis
Family: Poaceae
Clade: Angiospermae
Description: Phyllostachys edulis (Moso Bamboo) is a giant timber bamboo, reaching 70-90 feet, known for its rapid growth and impressive size. It features large, sturdy green culms that mature to a yellowish-brown, topped with delicate, light green leaves, and is highly valued for its edible shoots.
Pictures – each from a different individual tree:





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