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Bamboo growing inside street lamp, locals shocked

Bamboo growing inside street lamp, locals shocked

NYM Desk

Published: 06:53 PM, 27 January 2026

Locals in Shenchang District, Zhejiang Province, China, were shocked by a strange incident. A bamboo plant grew inside a street lamp near the World Trade Plaza there, which eventually covered the top of the light.

According to eyewitnesses, the thin bamboo stem entered through a small hole at the bottom of the lamppost and started growing upwards. It gradually emerged through the entire street lamp.

Experts said that bamboo can survive in dark environments due to its strong and extensive root system. Bamboo is able to easily collect water and necessary nutrients through its underground stem.

This rare scene was captured on video by local resident Jia. He saw the incident while walking with his children. Later, when the video was shared on social media, it quickly went viral and created widespread curiosity.

This unusual natural phenomenon has once again proven the extraordinary resilience and adaptability of bamboo, surprising both locals and online viewers.

Source: Sama TV

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