Bamboo
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A one-page encyclopedia entry on bamboo (Bambusa), a genus of tropical and subtropical grasses. It describes the plant's growth habit, rhizome and jointed stems, and the many species and their sizes. It also lists uses: building, water pipes, walking sticks, wickerwork, paper, plaited hats, thatch, food and the exudate tabasheer. A line drawing of a bamboo plant accompanies the text.
- Type
- Article
- Date
- 1881
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 1
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From Ralph Griswold's Digital Archive, delivered by the University of Arizona.
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