Zea luxurians
(Durieu & Asch.) R. M. Bird
Teosinte
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Summary
Source: WikipediaZea luxurians, also referred to by the common names Maíz de Monte, Florida teosinte and Guatemalan teosinte, is a species of annual flowering plant in the family Poaceae. It is a true grass and a teosinte.
Description
A grass. The culms can be 1-3 m tall and 1-4 cm thick. The leaf blades are 20-80 cm long and 3-8 cm wide.
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Edible Uses
The seeds are eaten.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant. It grows between 600-1,200 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, North America, South America, USA,
Synonyms
References (1)
- Hellmuth, N. M., 2013, Maya Ethnobotany. FLAAR Reports.
