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Botanical Name
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Bambusa bambos (L.) Voss
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Common Name
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Bamboo, Bans (Hindi), Moongil (Tamil), Venu (Sanskrit)
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Distribution
Throughout India
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Religious association
The bamboo flute – Bansuri or Venu is associated with Lord Krishna. The common names of the Lord - Venugopal, Bansilal, Murali and Muralidhar reflect this association.
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Uses
Bamboo is used for making baskets, hats and various other articles. Young bamboo shoots are edible. It is also medicinal.
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