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Sweetcorn

Zea mays convar. saccharata

Family Poaceae
Genus Zea
Species mays
Variety / cultivar saccharata

Also known as

Sweet corn corn on the cob

A warm-season cereal crop grown for its sweet immature kernels. Aphids, caterpillars and wireworms can affect plants and roots.

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