corn plant
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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He said people are trying to use the stover, the parts of a corn plant left on the ground after harvesting to make fuel.
From Science Daily • Sep. 20, 2023
The corn plant, as it’s commonly known, is a handsome plant prized for its ability to thrive in low-light situations.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 14, 2022
The price of anhydrous ammonia, which is used to provide nitrogen to optimize corn plant growth, is up more than 300% from last year.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 24, 2022
“Put the rooster’s head coming up here, toward where you are sitting. Put the corn plant horizontal toward that door area down there,” the first person called out.
From National Geographic • Apr. 13, 2016
That’s the part that holds a tiny embryo of a corn plant.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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