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Bambusa

Bambusa

9.4
A tall bamboo that grows in groups and has strong stems used for building and gardening
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • With their strong stems, Bambusa species are often used in construction projects.

Examples

  • Many gardeners prefer using Bambusa in their landscaping designs due to its height and strength.

  • Bambusa species

    Academic text (1993)

  • The Bambusa genus includes many varieties that are used in making furniture.

Compounds

Bambusa vulgaris
  • Specialized
8.4

A tall bamboo plant with thin green and yellow stems that grows fast in warm countries

Surface Forms

Bambusa singular
Bambusas plural

Etymology

The word Bambusa comes from the Asian word bambu for 'bamboo', which scientists turned into a Latin name. So, just like the English word bamboo, Bambusa refers to the tall, strong plants with hard stems that people use for building and gardening.