what other plants are genetically related to beets and to cane?

i have food allergies that are related to tree, grass, and other environmental allergies.
I am wondering if either cane sugar or beet sugar is related to other grasses, trees, or plants.

Sugar can is a member of the grass family (the genus is Saccharum and several species are used to produce sugar). Raw sugar may be more of a problem, refined sugar may or may not be. This might be something to ask your allergist about.

The sugar beet is a member of the amaranth (goosefoot) family. The members of this family that you may have come in contact with are Amaranth (an alternative grain), quinoa (another alternative grain), spinach, and beets.

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2 Responses to “what other plants are genetically related to beets and to cane?”

  1. Ashley Rausch Says:
    July 21st, 2010 at 9:48 am

    Turnips are related to beets I believe.
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  2. Dean M. Says:
    July 21st, 2010 at 10:38 am

    Sugar can is a member of the grass family (the genus is Saccharum and several species are used to produce sugar). Raw sugar may be more of a problem, refined sugar may or may not be. This might be something to ask your allergist about.

    The sugar beet is a member of the amaranth (goosefoot) family. The members of this family that you may have come in contact with are Amaranth (an alternative grain), quinoa (another alternative grain), spinach, and beets.
    References :

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