Bamboo is technically a type of grass and not a tree.
Why it is true
Bamboo belongs to the Poaceae family, the same family as wheat and corn. Some bamboo species are the fastest growing plants in the world, capable of reaching almost one meter in height in a single day under ideal conditions.
Source: Nature
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