Re: world's largest bamboo

**G*@aol.com**

In a message dated 10/6/03 9:45:30 PM, lonrom@hevanet.com writes:

<< In the link below, you can read the news about the amazing growth rate of
this bamboo that was discovered recently in China.  In 1 year, it grew to 46
meters with a 36 cm diameter at the base (thats about 150 feet tall, 14 inch
diameter).  Imagine the size of that bamboo shoot in the spring.
http://www.china.org.cn/english/environment/73705.htm
 >>

Hmmm. Imagine the size of that invasive problem? What else do we know about 
this plant?
Sally

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