Corn

Corn

Corn Zea mays is a large North American grass which has been cultivated for over 3000 years. The wild plant was probably growing in America 7000 years ago. Corn stems are solid unlike the hollow stems of most grasses. Many different varieties have been developed and hybrids between strains produce strong plants that that can be tailored to flourish in different conditions. A variety with small hard kernels can be heated until the water inside expands and makes the kernels explode into popcorn. MORE! [CH] {FW}