Grinidar (GRIN-ih-DARR)
Grinidar or grinidar cane is a sugarcane-like large grass that serves as Icalar's primary source of sugar; sugar production en masse, however, is still in its infancy and farming remains incidental, especially after many of the waterways in which the cane grows were drained or tainted following the release of the Plague of the Bitter Hand. It is thus currently quite rare and costly.
Basic Information
Anatomy
Jointed, fibrous stalks up to 5" thick with a small spray of thin leaves; matting habit.
Biological Traits
Stalks are a glossy yellow-brown; leaves are yellow-green. The sap is relatively thick and amber-colored.
Ecology and Habitats
Prefers the warm, moist climes of river valleys and the delta regions of southern Icalar.
Additional Information
Uses, Products & Exploitation
Sugar production; the sweet sap can either be extracted and used as-in or refined into coarse grains. Some rural cuisines involve eating the cane raw or adding it in chunks to something cooked or baked, for sweetness.
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