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Sugarcane, a name for certain species perennial herbs of a of the grass family. common sugarcane extensively cultivated in tropical subtropical countries throughout the for the sugar contained its many-jointed stems. Sugarcane grows to a of 3 to 6 (about 8 to 20 ) and has stems 2 5 cm (1 to in) thick. The small are borne in panicles are surrounded by long, fibers. Several horticultural varieties known, differing in stem and height.

"Sugarcane," Microsoft® Encarta® Encyclopedia 99.