Giant cane (Arundinaria gigantea)

*Arundinaria gigantea*, also known as giant cane or American bamboo, is a tall perennial bamboo species native to the southeastern United States, ranging from Florida to New York. It thrives in moist, wetland environments such as riverbanks and floodplains. The plant spreads mainly through its rhizomes, which are underground stems that produce new shoots and roots, allowing it to form dense thickets. In colder regions, the above-ground parts may die back in winter, but the root system remains viable and regenerates with warmer temperatures.