Zea (plant)
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Zea is a genus of flowering plants in the grass family. The best-known species is Z. mays, one of the most important crops for human societies throughout much of the world. The four wild species are c
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Teosinte (top), maize-teosinte hybrid (middle), maize (bottom)
Microscopic view of Zea seed
Perennial Teosinte ear Detail
Maize
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Maize, also known as corn, is a tall stout grass that produces cereal grain. The leafy stalk of the plant gives rise to male inflorescences or tassels which produce pollen, and female inflorescences c
Zea (plant)
…Zea is a genus of flowering plants in the grass family. The best-known species is Z. mays (variously called maize, corn, or Indian corn), one of the most important crops for human societies throughout much of the world. The four wild species are commonly known as…
Zea mays Köhler–s Medizinal Pflanzen 283
Many small male flowers make up the tassel.
Female inflorescence, with young silk
Stalks, ears and silk