Saccharum officinarum

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Definition

Noun 1. A species of perennial grass: Saccharum officinarum is the scientific name for a specific tall, tropical grass. It is characterized by its stout, fibrous, and jointed stalks. The sap extracted from these stalks is the primary commercial source of sugar.

Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • Saccharum officinarum is cultivated extensively in tropical regions for sugar production.
    • The biologist studied the genetic diversity of Saccharum officinarum.
    • Sugar derived from Saccharum officinarum is known as cane sugar.
Advanced Usage
  • In botanical/agricultural context: The name is used precisely to distinguish this specific sugarcane species from other related grasses or hybrids within the genus .
    • The hybrid was developed by crossing Saccharum officinarum with a wild relative.
Variants and Related Words
  • Sugarcane (n): The common name for .
    • Farmers harvest sugarcane to process into sugar and molasses.
  • Noble cane (n): A historical term sometimes used for specific, high-sucrose varieties of .
Synonyms
  • Sugar cane: The common vernacular term.
  • Cane: A shortened, informal form often used in agricultural and commercial contexts (e.g., cane field, cane juice).
Related Phrases
  • Cane sugar: Sugar produced from .
  • Sugarcane cultivation: The agricultural practice of growing this plant.
Noun
  1. tall tropical southeast Asian grass having stout fibrous jointed stalks; sap is a chief source of sugar

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