Several plant species are considered the fastest growing. There are record holders both among herbs and trees. In addition, in the kingdom of mushrooms there is a representative that is ahead of plants in growth.
Instructions
Step 1
Plants from the Cereals family are the record holders in terms of growth. The most famous fast growing member of this family is bamboo. Due to the peculiarities of cell division and growth of these plants, the stem can grow almost a meter per day.
Step 2
Most people, far from botany, at the word "bamboo" represent the common bamboo with its cranked-straw trunks, which is a frequent visitor to botanical gardens and recreational areas in our latitudes. But, despite this, it is precisely this species that does not occupy a leading position in growth.
Step 3
The thorny or thorny bamboo (Bamboo Bambusa Vulgaris) has the highest growth rate. On a day, its growth reaches 91 cm. It is distinguished by a spiny ribbed trunk up to 40 m in height and thin linear leaves about 20 cm long. This plant is of industrial importance. In particular, in China and India, paper is obtained from it, used in construction, medicine and even cooking. For decorative purposes, thorny bamboo is grown in small containers. As a houseplant, it can grow up to 2-2.5 m in height.
Step 4
Also, a close relative of bamboo, the bamboo leaf grate, is distinguished by a high growth rate. The growth of this plant up to 40 cm in length is noted every day, which is about 1.7 cm per hour. Thus, the grate very quickly (within several months) grows to its maximum height - 30 m. The plant has stems 6-18 m long and up to 50 cm in diameter. The leaves of the grate are oblong-lanceolate, 8-17 cm long. Young plant has a characteristic bright green-blue color, and mature has a yellowish tint. The bamboo leaf grate is widespread in the tropics of Asia, Africa, Europe, America.
Step 5
If bamboo is a fast-growing perennial tree-like herb, then a full-fledged tree that also has a high growth rate is eucalyptus. In the first year of life, this tree reaches a height of up to 2 m, after three years its height is about 10 m, and by ten years in height it reaches 25 m. Eucalyptus is known for its disinfecting properties and the ability to drain swamps.
Step 6
Among the mushrooms, there are also growth records. The palm is rightfully occupied by the common vestka. The growth rate of this fungus is 5 mm per minute, which is almost twice the growth rate of bamboo. His hat rises above the ground right before our eyes. The fruit body of the common veselka is eaten both in processed and raw form. In folk medicine, this mushroom is used to treat gout and increase potency.
