Zea mays subsp. parviglumis
Balsas Teosinte, Corn
Other regional names: Guerrero Teosinte
- Guerrero Teosinte
Also known as: Zea mexicana subsp. parviglumis (Iltis & Doebley) Greb.
- Zea mexicana subsp. parviglumis (Iltis & Doebley) Greb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Zea mays subsp. parviglumis (commonly known as Balsas teosinte or Corn) is a grass within the Poaceae family. It is found natively in North America. In its natural range, this subspecies typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Zea mays, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Central, Mexico Southwest
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Florida
Base Species & Variations