Longitudinal section (half) of giant bamboo stem shaving with Chinese characters written on it indicating it is to be harvested or transported.
Bamboos include some of the fastest growing plants in the world. Certain species of bamboo can grow 91cm within a 24hur period. Important economic and cultural significance in South Asia, Southeast Asia and East Asia used as raw building materials, food source, and as a versatile raw product. Bamboo has a higher specific compressive strength than wood, brick or concrete, and strength that rivals steel.
