It's botanical name is Saccharum spontaneum. Common name is Wild Sugarcane. Phonetics- (SACK-er-um , spon-TEH-nee-um). It belongs to Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee) - grass family. Native to South Asia. It has rhizomatous roots.
Leaves are harsh and linear. Inflorescence are plumose panicles, white and erect. Flowers and fruits at the end of the rains, it helps in farming colony besides roots. Root-system is extremely extensive and used as a sand binder to reduce soil erosion. Helps in dune stabilization. Found near swamps, along canals, roads and railway tracks.
Has several uses; reeds are made into mats, screens, and thatch roofs. Ash is used as salt substitute.
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| It is a perennial grass with 2-4 meters in height. |
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| A plant with white inflorescence. |
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Young inflorescences, can be taken raw,
steamed or roasted. |
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| Used for screening and hedging. |
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| Flowers from July- October |
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| Animal fodder during scarcity. |
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| A good mulching material. |
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A source of sugar, peeled rhizomes
have a sweet flavour. |
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Propagation is done vegetatively
or from seed. |
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Habituates along water channels and swamps.
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