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Science

Diverse, Durable, and Edible: Bamboo

Connecticut Public Radio | By Tucker Ives,
Catie Talarski
Published September 5, 2014 at 9:00 AM EDT
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Bamboo is one of the most versatile plants in the world.

Bamboo is a lot of things: fast growing, durable, edible, and attractive. Coming up, we take a look at this increasingly popular wood with bamboo experts and enthusiasts. What makes bamboo special?

We also answer the question...is this ubiquitous plant invasive? What invasive plants might be in your yard?

Click here to take our invasive plant quiz!

GUESTS:
  • Susanne Lucas - Horticulturalist and Executive Director of the World Bamboo Organization
  • Jeffrey Ward - Chief Scientist for the Department of Forestry and Horticulture at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station
  • Patrick Skahill - WNPR reporter and host of The Beaker
  • Charlotte Pyle - Landscape Ecologist with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service

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Tucker Ives
Tucker Ives is WNPR's morning news producer.
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Catie Talarski
Catie Talarski was a senior director of storytelling and radio programming at Connecticut Public.
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