Poaceae Zea mays L.

Corn

Iroquois - Food, Beverage

Use documented by:
Waugh, F. W., 1916, Iroquis Foods and Food Preparation, Ottawa. Canada Department of Mines, page 119

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Scientific name: Zea mays L.
USDA symbol: ZEMAM2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Corn
Family: Poaceae
Family (APG): Poaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Beverage
Notes: Stalks cut between the joints and chewed to quench the thirst.

RECRD: 7717 id: 44411

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