Poaceae Zea mays L.

Corn

Iroquois - Food, Bread & Cake

Use documented by:
Waugh, F. W., 1916, Iroquis Foods and Food Preparation, Ottawa. Canada Department of Mines, page 71

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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: Bread & Cake
Notes: Seeds ground, mixed with hot water, molded, dropped into boiling water and eaten as dumplings.

RECRD: 7607 id: 44413

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