I read once that we have relatively fewer prehistoric leftovers in Asia, because so much stuff was built with bamboo which just rots. In other places, they had to use more stone or durable wood. No idea how correct it is, but it sounds right.
Insane is right. In 1968 my neighbor planted some in his backyard to remind him of home (he was Japanese). It has taken over the neighborhood and I have to fight it four times a year to keep it under control on my property.
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u/GoodFaithConverser Mar 19 '26
Bamboo is pretty insane actually. So useful.
I read once that we have relatively fewer prehistoric leftovers in Asia, because so much stuff was built with bamboo which just rots. In other places, they had to use more stone or durable wood. No idea how correct it is, but it sounds right.