Bambusa bambos, commonly known as Giant Thorny Bamboo, is a perennial grass native to moist and humid tropical forests of South and Southeast Asia. It is a tall, clumping bamboo species with spiny culms that can reach heights of 33 to 115 feet (10 to 35 meters). The culms are typically close-growing, forming dense thickets. Giant Thorny Bamboo is characterized by its robust, woody stems and large, lance-shaped leaves. It flowers infrequently, and flowering events can be separated by many years.

Giant Thorny Bamboo is valued for its rapid growth and the structural strength of its culms, which are widely used in construction and for making furniture. In cultivation, it requires ample space to accommodate its size and prefers a humid, tropical climate with consistent moisture. It thrives in well-drained, fertile soils and can tolerate a range of light conditions from full sun to partial shade. However, due to its aggressive growth and potential for invasiveness, it should be planted with caution and monitored closely. In regions where it is not native, it can outcompete local flora and disrupt ecosystems.CC BY-SA 4.0