Are Chimonobambusa Quadrangularis and Pleioblastus Amarus in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Poaceae.

Can you substitute Chimonobambusa Quadrangularis for Pleioblastus Amarus?

They share the Poaceae family, so they can sometimes substitute in recipes — with notable differences in aroma.

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Chimonobambusa Quadrangularis vs Pleioblastus Amarus

Chimonobambusa quadrangularis · Pleioblastus amarus

Chimonobambusa Quadrangularis

Chimonobambusa quadrangularis

T Traditional Use

Family: Poaceae
Genus: Chimonobambusa
Primary use: medicinal

Chimonobambusa quadrangularis, commonly called square bamboo or shidakudake, is a bamboo in the family Poaceae, native to China and Taiwan, and naturalized to Japan. It is one of the very few monocots to have square stems. These stems, or culms are up to 9 m (30 ft) in height and…

Pleioblastus Amarus

Pleioblastus amarus

T Traditional Use

Family: Poaceae
Genus: Pleioblastus
Primary use: medicinal

At a glance

· Both in Poaceae, but different genera (Chimonobambusa vs Pleioblastus).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Chimonobambusa Quadrangularis: T; Pleioblastus Amarus: T.