noun
giant reed; Arundo donax
A tall perennial grass species, often used for reeds in musical instruments or as a biomass crop. The Japanese name is usually written in katakana.
ダンチクは成長が早く、高さが5メートルを超えることもある。
Giant reed grows quickly and can exceed 5 meters in height.
The Japanese name ダンチク (暖竹) literally means 'warm bamboo', but the exact origin of the name is uncertain. It may refer to its use as a windbreak or its association with warmer climates.