Zea mays subsp. huehuetenangensis
Huehuetenango Teosinte, San Antonio Huista Teosinte
Also known as: Zea mays var. huehuetenangensis Iltis & Doebley
- Zea mays var. huehuetenangensis Iltis & Doebley
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Zea mays subsp. huehuetenangensis (commonly known as Huehuetenango teosinte or San Antonio Huista teosinte) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Originating in South America, this subspecies is primarily associated with 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)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Guatemala
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