Bambusa …local name Bamboo. The grass that grows fastest in the world (documented in Guinness World records) and is used for just about anything from eating to various commercial uses makes it a Miracle plant with more than 1200 documented species in the world. Some species of bamboo can grow upto 3 ft/day..so bamboo is the plant to grow in the future as it grows to a height in 2 years what a normal tree would take 6-7years. Also bamboo is the latest great “Green Solution” as it absorbs 4 times more carbon than normal trees and releases more oxygen (35% more than normal trees) it is a solution to combat climate change, carbon footprint and global warming. It also prevents soil erosion in steep slopes and holds water in water bodies. Another great use of bamboo is its fire resistant quality which makes it a great plant to grow in fire prone areas as a shield around the boundaries. It is easier to make a list of what bamboo can’t be used for than its uses bcos of its varied uses like in textiles, construction, packaging, fodder, culinary, etc. It is one plant that can grow in extreme conditions…it is known as the first plant to grow after Hiroshima blast…this lets us understand it’s tenacity.