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Is Mexican Bamboo Really a Bamboo?

By David Beaulieu, About.com

Question: Is Mexican Bamboo Really a Bamboo?

You may have heard of "Mexican bamboo." But don't be fooled: Mexican bamboo is not really a bamboo, at all....

Answer:

"Mexican bamboo" is move commonly known as "Japanese knotweed" (Polygonum cuspidatum). It is called "Mexican bamboo" because of its hollow stalks, punctuated at intervals by horizontal joints or "nodes," giving it the appearance of bamboo.

But "Mexican bamboo" isn't the only imposter. In the next FAQ we'll look at so-called "heavenly bamboo"....

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