environments. Although the origin of the plant is unclear, research suggest it is native to the Mediterranean Basin and Eastern Asia. Traditionally, giant cane was valued for its strong woody stems, capable of constructing walls for homes, baskets, basic tools, and musical instruments. Other parts of the plant were used for cooking, medicinal treatments, and making flour from the seeds. During the 1820’s, giant cane was introduced into California to mitigate erosion in the canals, and to assist in sediment…
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