Kalinów, near Bratoszewice

The first flower is female, with cob bud. It was originated in Central America and introduced into Europe and other continents after Columbus trips at the end of the 15th century. Wind pollinated, monoecious plant. Edible plant - seeds prepared many ways. Important foraging plant - especially pickled for use in cattle breeding. Useful plant - improve soil structure when exchanged with other crops; biomass could be used for conversion into bio-fuel.