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bamboo

Scientific Name: Bambusa

Family: Poaceae

Category: Monocot

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Bamboo

Bamboo is a type of grass found in diverse climates, from cold mountains to hot tropical regions. It is known as one of the fastest-growing plants on the planet.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Occurs across East Asia, from 50N latitude in Sakhalin.

Quirky Facts

  • Bamboo is used in surprising ways, from clothing and textiles to architecture, bicycles, and even musical collaborations.
  • Bamboo is being considered as a potential replacement for steel as a reinforcing material in the building industry.