wild cane

The term "wild cane" can refer to plants in the genus Arundinaria, which are types of bamboo found in temperate regions. These woody perennials typically grow in marshy areas or along riverbanks and can reach heights of 0.5 to 8 meters. They spread via underground stems and can form dense colonies. Their stems are used for weaving baskets, mats, and making pipes and fishing poles. Sexual reproduction is rare in these plants.1

It's important to distinguish this from "sugarcane" (Saccharum officinarum), a perennial grass primarily cultivated for its juice, from which sugar is processed. Sugarcane is also used for biofuel production, and its by-products have various uses. Sugarcane stalks can grow 3 to 7 meters high and have long, sword-shaped leaves.2