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Sugarcane: The sweet stalk of nature

The sweet stalk of nature (Photo: iStock)

Saccharum officinarum is the scientific name of the tall perennial grass popularly known as sugarcane.

Revered for its juicy, fibrous stalks, sugarcane is nature's gift to tantalise the taste buds and sweeten our lives.

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