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