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Re: Cane Reed/bamboo




Good day:)

In a message dated 2/17/01 11:41:04 PM, bamboogrove@cmug.com writes:

<< Sounds to me like you've got canebrake bamboo, Arundinaria gigantea.

-Rick >>  I believe you are right! Someone else just posted the same Latin 
name.

I tried to do a look up in a plant encyclopedia but found scant info. Is this 
type considered invasive? Does it flower? Some say it used to be used for 
baskets, and switches.  Any other uses? Is any part edible?

Does anyone know a good reference site for this plant?  Thanks.  Frank