zea mays everta

Thân thiện

A farmer harvests a basket of zea mays everta from the field.

Definition

Noun: * A specific variety of corn (Zea mays) characterized by small ears and kernels that have a hard, moisture-sealed endosperm. When these kernels are heated, the internal moisture turns to steam, causing the kernel to explode or "pop" open, turning inside out.

Usage

• This term is the formal botanical name for the specific plant type whose grains are used to make popcorn.
• It is used in scientific, agricultural, and botanical contexts to precisely identify this subspecies of corn.
• Example: "The species cultivated for popcorn is classified as ."

Advanced Usage

• In botanical taxonomy, is a subspecies of (maize/corn). The term specifies the unique genetic and physical traits that differentiate it from other corn types like dent corn () or sweet corn ().

Variants and Related Words

• Popcorn (n): The common name for the exploded, edible product made from the kernels of , or the kernels themselves.
  • Example: "We bought a bag of popcorn at the cinema."
• Popping corn (n): Another term for the dried kernels of this plant, ready to be heated.
  • Example: "She stored the popping corn in an airtight jar."

Synonyms

• Popcorn (plant): The common name for the plant itself.
• Popping corn: Refers specifically to the kernels.

Notes on Meaning

• The key distinguishing feature of is the physical reaction of its kernels to heat ("everta" suggests "turning out" or "everting"). This is not a general term for all corn, but a specific scientific classification for the popcorn variety.

Học thuật

Noun

1. corn having small ears and kernels that burst when exposed to dry heat

Từ đồng nghĩa

• popcorn
• Zea mays everta