Siam Bamboo Flowering for the First Time in 50 Years

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Taiwan is located in a subtropical environment with a warm and humid climate and fertile soil, which is very suitable for the growth of bamboo, but it is rare to see bamboo blossom and bear fruit. Fanping Park, located in Liugui District, Kaohsiung City, introduced Siamese bamboo in 1967 and blossomed for the first time in 50 years.

Every floret of Siamese bamboo

It is hard to say good or bad, humble in the face of nature

Once the bamboo blossoms, the neighboring bamboo usually blossoms together, resulting in the death of a large bamboo forest, causing collateral damage to some animals (such as pandas) that feed on bamboo. On the other hand, bamboo seeds are a good source of food for rodents. Some scientists have calculated that when the 50-year flowering cycle of bamboo forests in northeastern India occurs, the number of rats will surge fourfold, and the number of rats will suddenly increase. So that the village food stored in rapid consumption, leading to famine.

Is it a blessing for bamboo to bloom? Is it a disaster? Everyone will have different interpretations and views, it seems that there is no absolute right or wrong, no matter what kind of statement, people should maintain a positive and positive attitude in the face of nature, observe the changes in nature, and feel it in a humble manner. Welcome people to take the time to fan out the park to see the mysterious phenomenon of bamboo blossoming and bearing fruit.

Fanping Forest Ecological Science Park website: https://shanping.tfri.gov.tw/

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