saccharum officinarum
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
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tall tropical southeast Asian grass having stout fibrous jointed stalks; sap is a chief source of sugar
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