Saccharum officinarum L.

The New York Botanical Garden
Etbnobotany of the Dominican Republic

No. 450	Poaceae

Saccharum officinarum L.
det. Ososki, A. L., 06 Jun 2001

Dominican Republic. San Cristóbal: San Cristóbal,
Cambita Garabitas, El Cajón de la Colonia, near Santo’s
home garden. 18°28’50.6"N, 70° 14’19.89"W. ca. 688 m.
Home garden.

Grass to 3m, leaves sharp blades. Medicinal plant.

N.V.: caña [Spanish]

A. Ososki & J. Saborio	31 May 2001

Supported by the Fulbright Foundation

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