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Teosinte

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Zea is a genus of flowering plants in the grass family. The best-known species is Z. mays, one of the most important crops for human societies throughout much of the world. The four wild species are commonly known as teosintes and are native to Mesoamerica.

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Taxonomy

Scientific: Zea
Genus: Zea
Kingdom: Plantae
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Co-Mentioned Species

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Maize
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