Madake (Noun)
Meaning
Large bamboo having thick-walled culms; native of China and perhaps Japan; widely grown elsewhere.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The large madake bamboo stand served as a natural windbreak for the farm.
- Madake is widely used in Japanese gardening for its distinctive, imposing presence.
- Due to the thickness of its culms, madake bamboo is highly valued for construction purposes.
- Madake has become a popular choice for ornamental hedges in many temperate regions.
- The invasive spread of madake bamboo has caused concerns for native ecosystems in the area.