BAMBOO WONDER PLANT
Bamboo surprisingly a grass family
That grows in tropical areas mostly.
Supposed to be fastest growing plant
And growing to very great height.
A good candidate for afforestation carbon sequestration
In these days of urbanization and climate change mitigation.
It is very versatile in its usages
With economic cultural significance.
It grows in vertical columns
It's hollow in its internal regions.
Giant panda endemic to Chinese montane regions
Feeds mainly on bamboo and bamboo shoots.
Bamboo shoots are also edible food
As raw, cooked or pickled.
Bamboo seeds taste like wheat
They are served as rice to eat.
Bamboo stalks used to cook rice or soup and tea boiled
Bamboo cooking adds a distinctive taste.
Bamboo charcoal serves as fuel
Also activated carbon to purify water.
It has a high strength to weight ratio
Almost like timber to show.
It can be used to make baskets
Or any other furniture articles.
It is used for scaffolding fencing rafts
Even floating homes and fishing rods.
It is also used to make weapons
Staff sword spear javelin arrows.
Hollow bamboo serves to make musical instruments
Like flutes, wind pipes, xylaphones and organs.
Even kitchen items like utensils
Chop sticks trays and scoops.
Bamboo fibre is turned into yarns
That help in making textile garments.
Not to be left out are beauty products
Like bracelets ear rings necklaces.
Most importantly hollow bamboo stalks
Replace plastic when turned into water bottles.
It's therefore a plant that's exploratory
As a material environment friendly.