What is the fastest growing grass in the world?

Correct answer: Bamboo

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Phiend99
Phiend99
My father planted three small bamboo plants at the back of the garage in 1950, when he bought our home in NJ. He wanted it because he was 1st generation Chinese and came to the United States when he was 11. In 1950, he was 31. It reminded him of home. In 1998 those 3 plants had now replaced the spot where the garage had been, stood 30 feet tall and was so thick that you could use it to lean against. THICK grass!
Canis Lupus
Canis Lupus
Extremely invasive!
simi
simi
bamboo is a sustainable and biodegradable resource. nowadays fabric, paper and disposable cutlery made of bamboo are being used.
My dear
My dear
it depends on what type of bamboo you plant. some types grow from rhizomes and are very invasive. other types are clump forming and are not invasive at all. those types are also the most expensive!
Player #10639782
Player #10639782
it's the main food for Panda bears.take care of the bears and the bamboo
snajr
snajr
CoastalHippo6263, nope it's actually part of the grass family. learned that from a previous question.
jerezaa
jerezaa
you mean bamboo can actually die! 😉
Player #6852065
Player #6852065
beatlesfan1, It used to be used for fishing poles. Don't see that anymore.
Player #32567393
Player #32567393
Little Miss Mel, Cozzy 25, So do I. God bless the makers of this game, I was having a hard time with my depression & started playing the game. It definitely does help. 😎
Player BARTEMAEUS 10
Player BARTEMAEUS 10
Birdiemom, It's used to make furniture too.
Player #120374466
Player #120374466
My dear, I bought rhizome type and it took 3 years to grow a tall 12 ft bush. But I soon found out invasive it was. Had to use a concoction of Epsom salts, white vinegar and Dawn dish to kill the roots
Player #109668975
Player #109668975
I have bamboo hardwood floors through out my hose.
Lorraine
Lorraine
Player #40646556, not very funny.
Lorraine
Lorraine
Player #32567393, Glad you're feeling better.
Lorraine
Lorraine
Player BARTEMAEUS 10, it still is, garden furniture in particular.
arohanui
arohanui
a few years ago our stand of bamboo withered and died. I was sad because it is beautiful and also very useful. But the following Spring it came back! I was SO happy!
bobi
bobi
Its good for environment, it provide oxygen and filter carbon monoxide in the air...
Foncilla
Foncilla
The Poaceae Family. Lived and hiked with bamboo escapees on Kaua’i in the Nā Pali State Coast Wilderness hike to Kalalau. A very multi-purpose grass.
Cidha75
Cidha75
Well I learned something new today 👍🏻
Goblin
Goblin
I adore bamboo! It is one of the world's most precious resources, in my book. Some species can grow up to 1 ft. a day ( I would watch that if I could). It is super strong. AND pliable. Too bad humans want to use other resources instead .
kavarro24
kavarro24
not true its takes years to grow tall.
Marilyn
Marilyn
Am thinkin' of the lucky bamboo. It brings good luck, prosperity
Player #40646556
Player #40646556
Fun fact! It was also used for torture. They would tie people over bamboo shoots and it would impale them before the day was out as it grows so quick and is strong enough to go through the body. 😀
Little Miss Mel
Little Miss Mel
Phiend99, love this!
Player #25874027
Player #25874027
ARTY6164, This and all the other torture comments are more about the “humans” involved than the bamboo
Ktkk
Ktkk
My dear, Good info!
Player #31595349
Player #31595349
yes bamboo is so useful just like coco tree
Guillermo
Guillermo
Canis Lupus, planting bamboo in your garden is akin to horticultural suicide..
Calliope
Calliope
( Snail Darter), Ewwww
Calliope
Calliope
Player Elf Council, 😂
Maestro1313
Maestro1313
Unbelievable how fast it grows and spreads, especially here in Fl.
Player #21374632
Player #21374632
snajr, it is. beautiful color
Brat
Brat
( Snail Darter), Ala Vietnam...
Brat
Brat
simi, Don't forget bamboo sheets! Soooft....
Brat
Brat
Phiend99, What a wonderful story! The Bamboo Joo Joo followed your Dad's spirit!
Chloe Lil
Chloe Lil
Some people say that you can watch Bamboo grow. I suppose this is why this grass is not high in nutrients and is why pandas eat for 14 hour a day.
Player #16071056
Player #16071056
Hump. Is Bamboo a grass??
Uninitialized
Uninitialized
snajr, the largest of the grass family