Description

Corn (Zea mays), or maize, is a tall annual cereal grass domesticated from teosinte in Mexico, grown for its starchy seeds or kernels. It features a stout stalk with tassel-like male flowers and ears with kernels, which can be yellow, white, or other colors. Corn provides carbohydrates, fiber, and vitamins, and is used for human food (sweet corn, popcorn), animal feed, and industrial products like biofuel and paper.