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Bambusa
Bambusa is a genus of large clumping bamboos native to Southeast and South Asia, China, and the Himalayas, grown for landscaping, screens, and timber. Growing them well depends on giving them full sun, space for their large clumps, and moist but well-drained soil.
Bambusa is a large genus of clumping bamboos. Most species of Bambusa are rather large, with numerous branches emerging from the nodes, and one or two much larger than the rest. The branches can be as long as 11 m (35 ft).
They are native to Southeast Asia, South Asia, China, Taiwan, the Himalayas, New Guinea, Melanesia, and the Northern Territory of Australia. They are also reportedly naturalized in other regions, e.g. Africa, Americas, and various oceanic islands.
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