Certain species of bamboo hold the world record for the fastest growing plants on Earth, capable of shooting up an astonishing thirty-five inches in a single twenty-four hour period.

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Certain species of bamboo hold the world record for the fastest growing plants on Earth, capable of shooting up an astonishing thirty-five inches in a single twenty-four hour period. At that terrifying speed, you can literally watch the plant growing right in front of your eyes if you sit still long enough. Because of this aggressive growth rate, bamboo requires immense amounts of energy and takes no prisoners, swiftly choking out any other flora foolish enough to share its soil. It is currently marketed to hipsters as an eco-friendly, sustainable material for toothbrushes and cutting boards, but make no mistake, it is a ruthless botanical conqueror that would gladly overtake your entire neighborhood if left unchecked by incredibly aggressive landscaping