Bambuseae
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A group of tall grasses with hard stems like bamboo that grow in warm regions
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Bambuseae
- Botanists classify many common bamboos under the tribe Bambuseae.
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The Bambuseae tribe includes many species of bamboo.
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Did you know that Bambuseae can grow up to 30 meters tall?
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Botanists classify many common bamboos under the tribe Bambuseae.
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Members of the Bambuseae can reach impressive heights in a short period.
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The Bambuseae are widely cultivated for their fast growth and versatile uses.
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Members of the Bambuseae can reach impressive heights in a short period.
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The Bambuseae are widely cultivated for their fast growth and versatile uses.
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Etymology
Bambuseae comes from the plant name Bambusa, the scientific form of the familiar word bamboo, which was taken from Asian languages for the tall, woody grass. So, Bambuseae means the tribe of 'bamboo' plants, which is why it names these tall grasses.
