Sweet cane

Known Location

Nerat, Boll, Ista

Growth form:

Terran sugar cane; Grows up to 6m. Clump-forming rhizomes, perennial grass.

Uses:

Edible: Cane juice yields brown and white sugars. Byproducts are made into molasses, syrup, and rum. Cane sugar sweetened, flavors and preserves foods by inhibiting microorganisms.

Medicinal:Cane juice soothes symptoms of asthma and is given as an Expectorant. It is applied to wounds and boils. The root is a Diuretic. Stem residue can be made into a wax for polish.

Outside Info:

Stem residue can be made into a wax for polish.