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this species of bamboo is native to central and south america and is the largest and fastest growing genus of bamboo. typically, a plant grows 21 cm in height daily, so that it reaches its maximum height (15 - 30 meters) in the first six months of growth and can be harvested after 4 to 5 years. it is a clumping bamboo and is not considered invasive, like its rhizomal counterparts. read more: http://www.guaduabamboo.com/what-is-guadua-angustifolia.html image from the guaduabamboo website. (#ixzz1IUWkQMUa under creative commons license: attribution no derivatives)