They can be found in every shape and size too, from the low-growing grasses that we mow to make our lawns, to the towering Arundo donax ... forming mats of lightly variegated evergreen leaves ...

It's known as wild or river cane, or just giant reed, but its scientific name is Arundo donax. It is a tall grass, similar in shape to bamboo, that can grow up to 30 feet tall. Its poles grow very ...

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During photosynthesis a plant absorbs light energy using the pigment chlorophyll. This allows it to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose. This glucose is: After a few minutes, the parts ...