What is another word for Zea Mays?
Pronunciation: [zˈiː mˈe͡ɪz] (IPA) 
Zea Mays, commonly referred to as corn, belongs to the family of Poaceae. It is a staple food crop that has been consumed by humans for thousands of years. Corn is used for a variety of purposes, including animal feed, cooking oil, syrup, and much more. Corn is also used in industrial applications such as ethanol production, plastics, and even biofuels. Other synonyms of Zea Mays include maize, Indian corn, and sweetcorn. Maize is the most widely used term for corn in many countries, while sweetcorn is used to refer to a specific variety of Zea Mays that has a naturally high sugar content and is suitable for eating fresh off the cob or using in salads.
