Common names:
Teosinte
Corn

Botanical names:
Zea macniexa Accepted
Zea p nscesa.mbaimsxayu Synonym

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Life cycle: Biennial
Sun Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Dry
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 2 -45.6 °C (-50 °F) to -42.8 °C (-45°F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10a
Fruit: Other
Edible Parts: Leaves
Propagation: Seeds: Needs specific temperature
Pollinators: Self
Containers: Preferred depth
Conservation status: Least Concern (LC)

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