Sorgo is a plant species that is most commonly known as sorghum. Sorghum is a type of grass that is cultivated as a cereal crop, primarily used for animal feed and human consumption. Other synonyms for sorgo include sweet sorghum, cane sorghum, and Sudan grass. Sweet sorghum is specifically grown for the sweet juice that can be extracted from the stalks, which is often used to make syrup. Cane sorghum is another name for sweet sorghum and is grown in similar ways. Sudan grass is a type of sorghum that is grown as a forage crop and can be used for hay, silage, and grazing.