Bamboo - Wikipedia
WEBBamboos are a diverse group of mostly evergreen perennial flowering plants making up the subfamily Bambusoideae of the grass family Poaceae. [3][4][5] Giant bamboos are the largest members of the grass family, in the case of Dendrocalamus sinicus having individual stalks (culms) reaching a length of 46 meters, up to 36 centimeters in thickness a...
Bamboo | Characteristics, Distribution & Uses | Britannica
WEBAug 14, 2024 · bamboo, (subfamily Bambusoideae), subfamily of tall treelike grasses of the family Poaceae, comprising more than 115 genera and 1,400 species. Bamboos are distributed in tropical and subtropical to mild temperate regions, with the heaviest concentration and largest number of species in East and Southeast Asia and on islands …
Bamboo Plant Basics You Should Know Before You Plant
WEBJul 22, 2022 · Bamboo is a subfamily of tall, thick treelike grasses, but it's also a generic term that represents over 1,200 different species. Most are woody-stemmed evergreen perennials (meaning they regrow each spring) and are considered among the fastest-growing plants in the world.
15 Types of Bamboo to Grow in Your Garden - The Spruce
WEBJul 15, 2024 · Bamboos (subfamily Bambusoideae) are among the broad-leaved grasses (Poaceae) associated with forest habitats that diversified into woody stemmed plants. For gardeners, there are around 500 species, subspecies, varieties, and cultivars of bamboo suitable to grow in the United States and Canada. Here are 15 types of bamboo to grow …
What is Bamboo? – American Bamboo Society
WEBBamboo is a group of perennial evergreens in the true grass family Poaceae, subfamily Bambusoideae, tribe Bambuseae. Giant bamboos are the largest members of the grass family.
How to Grow Bamboo - Gardening Channel
WEBBamboo can be used to form a privacy hedge or as a specimen plant in pots, in Asian gardens and around pools and ponds. Before you plant bamboo, though, there are a few things you should know. Bamboo essentially has two growth forms – running bamboo and clump bamboo.
Bamboo care and growing guide: expert tips | Homes & Gardens
WEBApr 19, 2023 · Bamboo is perfect for bringing a jungle-like vibe to a backyard with its lush foliage and vibrant canes that gently sway in the breeze. And, it's easy to grow – in fact, in some cases, a little too easy.
Things you should know about bamboo - Kew
WEBSep 3, 2020 · From panda food to furniture, bamboo (Bambusoideae) is a resilient plant with many different uses. Bamboos are a group of woody plants in the grass family Poaceae. Although they're grasses, some bamboos are so large they resemble trees. Find out more about these incredible plants.
How to Grow Common Bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris) - The Spruce
WEBApr 1, 2024 · Common bamboo is a widely cultivated, clump-forming species that is incredibly fast-growing. This easily recognizable type of bamboo featuring attractive, erect, hollow canes with distinct nodes and stripes of green and yellow can reach over 50 feet when conditions are right.
How to grow bamboo - RHS Gardening
WEBHow to grow bamboo. Bamboos are vigorous and dramatic plants with a touch of the exotic. Their beautiful swaying canes and evergreen foliage add year-round structure and movement. You can choose from various stem colours, heights and foliage types, and opt for spreading types or clump-formers.
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