Certain species of bamboo can grow up to ninety-one centimeters in a single day.
Why it is true
Bamboo is one of the fastest-growing plants in the world. Under ideal soil and moisture conditions, some species can reach this impressive rate, which is visible to the naked eye.
Source: Guinness World Records
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