Poaceae Zea mays L.

Corn

Iroquois - Other, Planting Seeds

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: Other
Use sub-category: Planting Seeds
Notes: Seeds selected for qualities such as size, flavor, color and early maturity and used for planting.

RECRD: 7597 id: 44425