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Where is Yellow groove bamboo illegal? State-by-state
Also called: Phyllostachys aureosulcata. 5 state lists in our data name it. Checked 2026-10-14.
| State | Status | Official list |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | Yes — listed as prohibited | Do Not Sell list (01-001 CMR ch. 273) |
| Maryland | Yes — listed as prohibited | Prohibited invasive plant (MD Consolidated List) |
| New Jersey | Restricted on a phase-in schedule | Prohibited invasive species (Invasive Species Management Act, 2026) |
| New York | Yes — listed as prohibited | Prohibited (6 NYCRR 575.3) |
| Ohio | Legally regulated — restrictions apply | Prohibited noxious weed (OAC 901:5-37-01) |
States not shown: we found no listing for Yellow groove bamboo in the state lists PlantLegit currently tracks. That is not confirmation it is legal there; lists change and some states add plants by separate rule. Check your state agency. Federal list (7 CFR 360.200): not listed. Not legal advice.