Saccharum officinarum (Sugar Cane) - Image 9

Botanical name: Saccharum officinarum

Common name: Sugar Cane

Family: Poaceae    (Formerly:Poaceae / Gramineae)

Subfamily: Panicoideae

Origin: Tropical Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallFull sunWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyEdible plant
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Saccharum officinarum (Sugar Cane) green leaves and striped stalk in a dense tropical plant
Saccharum officinarum (Sugar Cane) leaves surround a thick, striped stalk among tall, upright green foliage.
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