Bamboo Identity card

Scientific name: Bambusoideae

Classification: Grass Family

Number of species: 1400

Maximum height: 9 m

Wood characteristics: Depending on the species, the culms can vary from yellow, green, black or even streaked with these different colors. Rot-proof and waterproof. Very insensitive to humidity and temperature changes.

Mechanical properties: High resistance to tension and pressure - sometimes more than that of hardwood.

Comment: The structure of bamboo cells can be associated with those of wood.