Bamboo is the fastest-growing plant on the entire planet.
Why it is true
Some species of bamboo can grow up to 91 centimeters in a single day. This means you can actually see it growing with the naked eye, at a rate of almost 4 centimeters per hour under ideal conditions.
Source: Guinness World Records
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