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What are the notable internode lengths of Kinabaluchloa wrayi and Arthrostylidium schombergkii?
Kinabaluchloa wrayi has internodes up to 2.5 meters in length, and Arthrostylidium schombergkii has lower internodes up to 5 meters in length, exceeded in length only by papyrus.
What are the characteristics of giant bamboos?
Giant bamboos are the largest members of the grass family, with individual culms reaching a length of 46 meters, up to 36 centimeters in thickness, and a weight of up to 450 kilograms.
What are the dimensions of the culms of the tiny bamboo Raddiella vanessiae?
The culms of the tiny bamboo Raddiella vanessiae are only 10–20 millimeters in length by about two millimeters in width.
What is uncertain about the origin of the word 'bamboo'?
The origin of the word 'bamboo' is uncertain, but it probably comes from the Dutch or Portuguese language, which originally borrowed it from Malay or Kannada.
What are the characteristics of the internodal regions of the stem in bamboo?
In bamboo, as in other grasses, the internodal regions of the stem are usually hollow.
Test your knowledge of giant bamboo species and their unique characteristics with this quiz. From the impressive length and thickness of individual culms to the weight of the plant, see how much you know about these remarkable members of the grass family Poaceae.
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