Schizostachyum Andamanicum (The Hindu)
- 09 Sep 2023
What is the News ?
The Government of India's patent office recently awarded a patent to the Botanical Survey of India for a reusable straw made from bamboo (Schizostachyum andamanicum).
Facts About:
- This bamboo is pretty rare and can only be found in certain forests in the Andaman Islands.
- It likes to grow in wet tropical areas.
- This type of bamboo has tall, skinny stems that are hollow inside. It's perfect for making straws.
- It has little white flowers that grow together in groups. The seeds are small and black, and the baby plants have thin, light green leaves.