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Some species of bamboo can grow up to ninety-one centimeters in a single day, making them the fastest-growing plants in the world.

Why it is true

Unlike trees, bamboo grows from the top rather than the trunk, allowing it to reach its maximum height in a few weeks through rapid cell elongation.

Source: Botanical Records

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