Bamboo is about to flower for first time in 120 Yrs, but this could be bad news
A species of bamboo called Phyllostachys nigra var. henonis is widespread throughout Japan. Not only does it characterize its extensive presence in that place, but it blooms in a particular way: it blooms every 120 years and then “dies” and gives way to the next generation of plants. In 2020, a stand of henon bamboo … Read more
