Corn (maize) bloom
Tassel, an inflorescence of male flowers; their anthers release pollen, which is dispersed by wind
The name maize derives from the Spanish form maíz of the Taíno mahis. The name maize is preferred in formal, scientific, and international usage as a common name because it refers specifically to this one grain, unlike corn, which has a complex variety of meanings that vary by context and geographic region. Most countries primarily use the term maize, and the name corn is used mainly in the United States and a handful of other English-speaking countries.
Corn (maize) bloom
Tassel, an inflorescence of male flowers; their anthers release pollen, which is dispersed by wind
The name maize derives from the Spanish form maíz of the Taíno mahis. The name maize is preferred in formal, scientific, and international usage as a common name because it refers specifically to this one grain, unlike corn, which has a complex variety of meanings that vary by context and geographic region. Most countries primarily use the term maize, and the name corn is used mainly in the United States and a handful of other English-speaking countries.