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Arundinaria gigantea

Giant Cane, Switch Cane
Also known as: Arundinaria bambusina (Fisch.) Trin. +17 more
  • Arundinaria bambusina (Fisch.) Trin.
  • Arundinaria gigantea (Walter) Chapm., 1860
  • Arundinaria gigantea subsp. gigantea
  • Arundinaria gigantea subsp. macrosperma (Michx.) McClure
  • Arundinaria gigantea var. gigantea
  • Arundinaria macrosperma Michx.
  • Arundinaria macrosperma var. arborescens Munro
  • Arundo gigantea Walter
  • Bambusa hermanniae E.G.Camus
  • Bambusa hermannii E.G.Camus
  • Ludolfia macrosperma (Michx.) Willd.
  • Miegia arundinacea Torr. ex Munro
  • Miegia arundinaria Raf.
  • Miegia gigantea (Walter) Nutt.
  • Miegia macrosperma (Michx.) Pers.
  • Miegia pumila Nutt.
  • Nastus macrospermus (Michx.) Raspail
  • Triglossum bambusinum Fisch.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Poaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a bamboo.

Arundinaria gigantea (commonly known as Giant Cane or Switch Cane) is a bamboo within the Poaceae family. It originates in North America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bamboo

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Kansas, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Pennsylvania

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