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Maize leaves can grow up to 50–100 centimetres long and 5–10 centimetres wide (2–4 ft by 2–4 in). The stems grow up to 2–3 metres (7–10 ft) in height.The internodes [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internode_%28botany%29] can grow up to 20–30 centimetres (8–12 in). The stems groew up to 2–3 metres (7–10 ft) in height. | Maize leaves can grow up to 50–100 centimetres long and 5–10 centimetres wide (2–4 ft by 2–4 in). The stems grow up to 2–3 metres (7–10 ft) in height.The internodes [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internode_%28botany%29] can grow up to 20–30 centimetres (8–12 in). The stems groew up to 2–3 metres (7–10 ft) in height. | ||
Maize plants have two different inflorescences, or cluster of flowers, these differ with the gender of the inflorescence. The female inflorescence is te most familiar part of the maize plant as it bears the fruit of the plant and is used for animal and human consumption. The femal inflorescence has six parts, the kernel, the husk leaf, the cob, the shank, the ear, and the silk. | |||
== Reproduction == | == Reproduction == | ||
