Dendrocalamus strictus
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Dendrocalamus strictus, also known as male bamboo, is an East Indian bamboo grass that can grow to be about 50 feet tall. It forms large clumps and is a type of giant bamboo, belonging to the genus Dendrocalamus. Giant bamboos are characterized by their immense size and tough, hollow stems that resemble tree trunks.12
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bamboo…of several bamboo species, especially Dendrocalamus strictus and Bambusa bambos, are used to make fine-quality paper. The jointed stems of bamboo have perhaps the most numerous uses; the largest stems supply planks for houses and rafts, while both large and small stems are lashed together to form the scaffoldings used…
Read More…of several bamboo species, especially Dendrocalamus strictus and Bambusa bambos, are used to make fine-quality paper. The jointed stems of bamboo have perhaps the most numerous uses; the largest stems supply planks for houses and rafts, while both large and small stems are lashed together to form the scaffoldings used…
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PoaceaeEconomic and ecological importance…production comes from bamboos, especially Dendrocalamus strictus. The extraordinary strength and lightness of bamboo stems make them an excellent building material in the construction of houses and temples, woven mats, and bowls, trays, and other vessels.
Read More…production comes from bamboos, especially Dendrocalamus strictus. The extraordinary strength and lightness of bamboo stems make them an excellent building material in the construction of houses and temples, woven mats, and bowls, trays, and other vessels.
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