Sugarcane is neither a fruit nor a vegetable; it's a type of tall, perennial grass known for its sweet stalks. The primary purpose of sugarcane cultivation is for the extraction of sugar, which is present in high concentrations in its juice. While fruits and vegetables typically refer to the edible parts of plants, sugarcane is valued for its sap rather than any reproductive structure.
The sugarcane plant is characterized by its thick, jointed stalks that contain a high amount of sucrose, the sugar we commonly use. It thrives in tropical and subtropical climates, where it can reach impressive heights. Unlike fruits that develop from the fertilized ovary of a flower or vegetables that comprise various plant parts, sugarcane is unique in that it is grown primarily for its sugar-rich stem.
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