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Bamboo Plant

 

Bamboo is a member of the grass family, and classified as a perennial. Though it is a member of the grass family, bamboo is further broken down by the types of roots each individual species has.

Bamboo varies in its sizes and colors, and most kinds can grow up to 60cm in height, though some species have been recorded to grow over 100 foot tall. It is versatile, growing in many climates such as mountains, tropical regions, and even in private homes in the United States. Bamboo usually grows in bundles, and mature in the form of hollow shoots.

The Giant Bamboo is classified as the largest member of the grass family. Each bamboo species varies in its flowering habits; some species bloom rather frequently, while others can take years in between blooms.

Bamboo is used in a variety of ways, and is an economic sensation in Eastern Asia, as well as the rest of the world.

 

 

Bamboo is used for building materials, weaving, bath mats, fabrics such as shower curtains, pen making, fences, musical instruments, and even used to build boats and rafts. In the United States it is commonly used for decorating, as well as in more and more clothing, such as bamboo pajamas.

Bamboo is also an environmental asset to the Giant Panda is Asia, with its leaves and shoots taking up about 99% of the animal’s diet. Bamboo is a large part of Asian culture, ranging from heavy use in the economy, to medicine and hobbies.

 

 

Bamboo is famous for its growth rate. With ample water and lots of sun, bamboo can grow quickly and sometimes overtake its surroundings. Some even find it necessary to plant barriers in the soil around their domestic bamboo to keep it in check. It is a beautiful plant, but can sometimes be aggressive and its growth rate can make it overwhelming to neighboring plants.