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kuri-chiku

kuri-chiku

9.9
A small bamboo with thin stems that turn shiny black as they grow
  • noun
translation icon : kuri-chiku
  • The garden's centerpiece was a cluster of kuri-chiku, their black stems gleaming in the sun.

Examples

  • Many landscapers use kuri-chiku for its striking color contrast in modern designs.

  • The kuri-chiku stands out among other plants with its thin green stems that turn a glossy black as they mature.

  • After a few years, the kuri-chiku in her yard developed beautiful, shining black culms.

  • The garden was filled with beautiful kuri-chiku plants.

  • I love the look of kuri-chiku in my backyard.

  • In the autumn, the kuri-chiku displayed its stunning black stems, creating a striking visual in the landscape.

  • Gardeners often prefer kuri-chiku for its elegant appearance and the way its shiny black color enhances garden designs.

Synonyms

Phyllostachys nigra
vskuri-chiku
  • Specialized
9.9

A small bamboo plant with green stems that turn shiny black as they grow

is the general ornamental small plant type rather than the scientific term
black bamboo
vskuri-chiku
5.2

A plant with thin green stems that turn shiny black as they grow

is a specific cultivated small plant type rather than a broad common name

Surface Forms

kuri-chiku singular
kuri-chikus plural

Etymology

The word kuri-chiku comes from Japanese, where chiku means 'bamboo' and kuri suggests 'chestnut' or a dark color, so the name paints a picture of bamboo with rich, dark stems. That's why kuri-chiku refers to a small ornamental bamboo whose green stems turn shiny black as they grow.