Tropicos | Name - Zea mays L.

Zea mays L.

Published In: Species Plantarum 2: 971–972. 1753. (1 May 1753) (Sp. Pl.)

Project Name Data (Last Modified On 7/27/2009)

Acceptance : Accepted

Original Catalogue Data (Last Modified On 7/27/2009)

Habit: Herb

Status: Introduced and cultivated

Elevation: 0-500, 500-1000, 2500-3000

Region: Galapagos, Coastal, Andean, and Amazonian

Province: Esmeraldas, Galapagos, Guayas, Loja, Los Ríos, Napo, Pastaza, Pichincha, Tungurahua

Voucher Specimen: Walter H. Lewis - 14292 - MO - (BC:MO-2335760/A:6313596)

Reference:

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