 It is known in English as "wildcane" or "wild cane", while "arrow cane" is less common ("sagitta" is Latin for "arrow").The stems are straight and erect, the lower part is covered with "vainas" from the fallen leaves, while in the middle part the leaves are arranged in fan shaped groups.The upper part, round and thin, stiff on the outside and soft on the inside, develops a large bloom at the top.