Converse of object

• cut: Cut dead culms close to the ground so that their stumps do not crowd the growing ones.

Adjective modifier

• straight: Grows vigorously in Britain, with straight culms that can change to a dull yellow green with age; and glossy green leaves.

• green: A vigorous and invasive bamboo, with straight erect green culms that rise from the ground well spaced.

Modifies a noun

• habitat: Two Cornwall Wildlife Trust reserves with culm grassland habitat, heath and scrub.

Noun used with modifier

• bamboo: The lumpy knob on the nose of the handle is the root-ball from which the bamboo culm grew.