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Poaceae
Bambusa

*Bambusa vulgaris Schrader ex J.C. Wendland. Common name: Common Bamboo. Habitat: Disturbed areas, spread vegetatively from horticultural use. Distribution: Native of tropical Asia. Reported for SC (Kartesz 2022), apparently in error.

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Origin/Endemic status: E. and se. Asia

Synonymy ⓘ: = FlGr, FNA24, HC, K4, Meso6, NS, POWO, WH3; = n/a — C, RAB, Tat. Basionym: Bambusa vulgaris Schrad. ex J.C.Wendl. 1808

Links to other floras: = Bambusa vulgaris - FNA24

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: UPL
  • Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACU

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