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with an obvious midrib (primary vein) and can grow from *0 to **0 cm (*1.**9.4 in) in length. The male and female inflorescences (flower bearing region of the plant) are positioned separately on the plant. The male inflorescence is known as the 'tassel' while the female inflorescence is the 'ear'. The ear of the maize is a modified spike and there may be *3 per plant. The maize grains, or 'kernels', are encased in husks and total *****0 per ear. The kernels can be white, yellow, red, purple or black. Maize is an annual plant, surviving for only one growing season and can reach *3 m (**0 ft) in height. Maize may also be referred to as corn or Indian corn and is believed to originate from Mexico and Central America.