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color, on which the nnt grows, however, is juicy and refreshing 
when fresh. 
Bamboo and sugarcane are commonly present in formerly 
occupied areas. Young bamboo sprouts (Fig. 24), up to a foot 
or so in height, are stored with food substances and can either 
be eaten raw or be cooked by boiling. Sugarcane (Fig. 25) 
Figure 25. — Sugarcane. 
