Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum)
Sugarcane, also known as Plume Grass
Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum) is a grass species rich in sugar and native to New Guinea. Traditionally, people chewed on its stalks to enjoy the sweet juice. Today, it is cultivated globally for the production of sugar and ethanol.
Key Facts About Sugarcane
Attributes of Sugarcane
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Height
1.5 m to 2.5 m
Spread
N/A
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
N/A
Flower Color
White Yellow Red Brown
Scientific Classification of Sugarcane
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Monocotyledons
Order
Grasses, sedges and allies
Family
Grass
Genus
Saccharum
Species
Sugarcane