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the woody stems of these grasses, which have commercial value. unlike most grasses , bamboos can grow very tall, with some members reaching heights of up to meters ( feet). in addition to its value to the ecosystem , providing food for giant pandas, insect larvae , gorillas, and elephants, bamboo is
valued by humans for its culinary, medicinal, construction, artistic, and ornamental uses. the shoots of bamboo are used in numerous asian dishes and broths; pickled bamboo is used as a condiment; and the sap of young stalks may be fermented to make a sweet wine or used to make a soft drink. bamboo...
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