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Family: Poaceae   Grass Family
Plant group comprising one of the largest families of flowering plants. Formerly referred to as Graminae.

Genus: Bambusa   Bamboo
Genus of about 37 species of clumping woody perennial grasses. These species are usually large and are found in tropical and subtropical areas of Asia. Tribe Bambuseae.

Scientific Name: Bambusa Schreb.
Common Name(s): Bamboo
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Caption: A large patch of bamboo plants

ID: Hrb-BAMSS-001
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
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Keyword(s): mature