Sugarcane, a tall tropical grass from the poaceae family (species Sacchharum officinarum), is native to New Guinea and now widely grown in Africa, Asia, and South America. It grows in clumps that can reach 3 to 6 meters tall with solid, jointed stalks about 2.5 to 5 cm in diameter. The long, narrow leaves stretch 30 – 150 cm and are alternately arranged, arching outward from the stem. The juicy stalks are high in sucrose, making sugarcane a primary source of table sugar. It also contains iron, magnesium, calcium, and antioxidants. Often chewed raw, juiced, or boiled into syrups, sugarcane also serves as the base for molasses and ethanol. It should be stored in a cool, dry place and consumed fresh. The fibrous pulp is used for animal feed, fuel, and biodegradable packaging, while its juice is prized for hydration and traditional remedies.