Zea mays Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 971. 1753.

"Habitat in America." RCN: 7049.

Lectotype (Iltis & Doebley in Amer. J. Bot. 67: 1001. 1980): Herb. Linn. No. 1096.1 (LINN) .

Generitype of Zea Linnaeus.

Current name: Zea mays L. ( Poaceae).