title: Zea diploperennis (Gramineae): A New Teosinte from Mexico.
abstract: A perennial teosinte or "wild maize" endemic to the Cerro de San Miguel, Sierra de Manantlan, Jalisco, Mexico differs from Zea perennis by dimorphic rhizomes, robust habit, and a larger number of longer, laxer tassel branches. The fact that it is a diploid (2n = 20) has taxonomic and agronomic significance. The seeds are used locally for food.
authors.forename: H H
authors.initials: HH
authors.lastname: Iltis
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Doebley
authors.forename: R G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: M
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Pazy