Overview of Maize / Corn

Maize is a cultivated grass that usually reaches around 3m in height. The stems have dark green and shiny leaves that grow alternately along either side. At the top of the stem, numerous male flowers are arranged in a complex structure resembling tassels, and release pollen when blown by the wind.

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.