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Hachiku bamboo (Phyllostachys nigra var. henonis) exhibits one of nature's most remarkable phenomena: synchronized mass flowering.
Bamboo propagated from the same genetic lineage flower simultaneously across vast areas - even when separated by thousands of kilometers.
After flowering, the bamboo produces seeds and dies.
Recent reports suggest some henonis populations began flowering around 2020.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Kyoto Prefectural Botanical Garden (京都府立植物園) |
| Kyoto University Botanical Garden |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
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