Re:Growing Like Bamboo
by quesera on Wednesday October 10, 2012 @08:38AM
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> Which is why the USDA regulated it as a 'harmful species' in 7 CFR part 319 [1] :-)
There are hundreds of species of bamboo. Not all grow so fast, and more importantly, not all propagate via underground rhizomes. Those that do are invasive (in the US), but can be controlled with proper planting and cultivation techniques.
Bamboo is an impressive and versatile plant, for great good.
> There are places in California where its gotten a bit out of control.
I love this sentence because, removed from context, it is a universal truth. :-)
There are hundreds of species of bamboo. Not all grow so fast, and more importantly, not all propagate via underground rhizomes. Those that do are invasive (in the US), but can be controlled with proper planting and cultivation techniques.
Bamboo is an impressive and versatile plant, for great good.
> There are places in California where its gotten a bit out of control.
I love this sentence because, removed from context, it is a universal truth. :-)