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Arundinaria gigantea

cane reed

Other common names
large American cane
southern cane
see moreswitch cane
giant reed
Synonyms
Pseudosasa amabilis misapplied
Arundinaria macrosperma
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Botanical details
Family
Poaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Genus

Arundinaria

Genus description

Arundinaria are fast-growing evergreen bamboos with spreading rhizomes and stout canes which, in their second year, bear several leafy branches at each node. Panicles of purplish flower spikelets may appear throughout the year

Name status

Correct

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