GREGARIOUS FLOWERING OF THORNY BAMBOO (BAMBUSA BAMBOS) IN UTTARAKHAND AND UTTAR PRADESH

摘要

Thorny bamboo (Bambusa bambos) as a species described in 1678, pre-Linnaeus time. Giant and dwarf ecotype are found in species. It is also known by the name of B. arundinacea, thus its nomenclature is complex. Present correct name is B. bambos. It hasa gregarious flowering period of 43-49 years. In the year 2014-2016 it is gregariously flowering in a vast area of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh.