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"Gotenba-zasa" (Sasa asahinae) belongs to Poaceae (the Grass family). It is an evergreen bumboo that is a member of the Sasa genus, it is characterized by its glossy, bright green color and narrow leaf blades. It is said to have been discovered in Gotemba City, Shizuoka Prefecture, in 1929, but no detailed information is available. It is also said to be a synonym of "Hakone-nanbu-suzu" (Sasa shimidzuana).
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