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corn, (Zea mays), also called Indian corn or maize, cereal plant of the grass family (Poaceae) and its edible grain. The domesticated crop originated in the Americas and is one of the most widely distributed of the world's food crops.5 days ago
What is the scientific name for a corn plant?
Dracaena fragransDracaena fragrans / Scientific name
Why is it called corn plant?
It is in the Asparagaceae (asparagus) family and is called a corn plant because of the resemblance of the tall, unbranched stem to a corn stalk; the habit is palm-like with age and leaf drop. Keep it in bright to moderate filtered light indoors.
Is corn a tree?
Corn is a tall annual cereal grass (Zea mays) that is widely grown for its large elongated ears of starchy seeds. The seeds, which are also known as corn, are used as food for humans and livestock and as a source of biofuel and can be processed into a wide range of useful chemicals.
Does corn plant produce corn?
One corn plant, given adequate growing conditions, will produce between two and four ears of corn. Early varieties produce fewer, while later-maturing types produce slightly more.
Are corn plants toxic to humans?
While not toxic to humans, eating the leaves of a corn plant can make dogs and cats sick.
Is a corn plant toxic to cats?
#1 Corn Plant (Dracaena frangrans) This easy to grow green is an extremely popular choice for people's homes. If ingested, symptoms include vomiting and appetite loss for both dogs and cats. In cats specifically, it can cause difficulty breathing and an increased heart rate.
What is a corn plant houseplant?
The dracaena fragrans, or corn plant as you might know it, has been a popular ornamental houseplant since the mid-1800s, growing well in most indoor spaces. Indigenous to the African continent and islands in the Indian Ocean, corn plants can reach heights of up to 15 metres in the wild.
Where did corn originally come from?
Humans first started selectively breeding corn's wild ancestor teosinte around 9,000 years ago in Mexico, but partially domesticated varieties of the crop did not reach the rest of Central and South America for another 1,500 and 2,000 years, respectively.
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