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![Dist:0.6km<br/>A bit further on from [[2022375]], the red berries on the left are of the Hawthorn.
Maize (Zea mays) is an extremely important plant and, although I suspect this crop will be used as animal fodder, it has many and varied uses around the world. In many countries it is a staple diet- either by grinding the kernels into a paste, or using them as a grain ( http://thenationonlineng.net/web2/articles/11301/1/Traditional-preparations-and-uses-of-maize-/Page1.html ) . Maize is also used in the production of breakfast cereals such as Corn Flakes and Cheerios. Cornbread, tortillas, sweetcorn, popcorn and corn on the cob are amongst its many other uses as a foodstuff, and it is also used in the production of certain alcoholic beverages such as Bourbon Whiskey and a South American drink called Chicha. The hollowed-out cobs have also been used as cheap pipes for smoking tobacco ( http://www.experiencefestival.com/a/Maize_-_Uses_for_maize/id/4948977 ) . Whole, dried, multi-coloured Maize cobs are used in scientific research for studying and teaching genetics ( http://www.experiencefestival.com/a/Cytogenetics/id/2037369 ) , and there is ongoing research into the use of Maize as a bio-fuel to replace diesel. It is also used in the production of cooking oil, plaster and plastics ( http://www.experiencefestival.com/a/Corn_construction/id/2014278 ) . It can also be burnt in specially designed stoves ( http://vasatwiki.icrisat.org/index.php/Uses_for_maize ) . Maize Mazes are rapidly becoming a tourist attraction in many countries too ( http://www.maize-maze.com/ ) , these are created by either cutting a path with a machine through the crop when it is fairly tall (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corn_maze ) or by using GPS when the plants are young and easy to remove ( http://www.greatdaysout.org/maize-maze.php ) .
Maize plants can grow anywhere between 2 and 3 metres in height, and their stems resemble Bamboo canes. At the top of the plant are the male flowers that fertilise the tassel-like female flowers below. When the tassels are young (known as 'ears') they can be used as a herbal medicine, or eaten like a sweet. As the cobs begin to form and mature the ears become a bright pink colour ([[2022385]])and the cobs start to fatten with the kernels inside them ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maize ) . Both the female and the male plants can be seen clearly in this picture. The methods of harvesting vary as to the use of the plant.](http://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/02/23/2022360_d29ea8ec_120x120.jpg "SJ7964 : Footpath by the Maize crop (2)")
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![Dist:0.6km<br/>Taken from near Brereton Heath Lane this public footpath follows the hedge on the left and the tall crop of Maize on the right.
Maize (Zea mays) is an extremely important plant and, although I suspect this crop will be used as animal fodder, it has many and varied uses around the world. In many countries it is a staple diet- either by grinding the kernels into a paste, or using them as a grain ( http://thenationonlineng.net/web2/articles/11301/1/Traditional-preparations-and-uses-of-maize-/Page1.html ) . Maize is also used in the production of breakfast cereals such as Corn Flakes and Cheerios. Cornbread, tortillas, sweetcorn, popcorn and corn on the cob are amongst its many other uses as a foodstuff, and it is also used in the production of certain alcoholic beverages such as Bourbon Whiskey and a South American drink called Chicha. The hollowed-out cobs have also been used as cheap pipes for smoking tobacco ( http://www.experiencefestival.com/a/Maize_-_Uses_for_maize/id/4948977 ) . Whole, dried, multi-coloured Maize cobs are used in scientific research for studying and teaching genetics ( http://www.experiencefestival.com/a/Cytogenetics/id/2037369 ) , and there is ongoing research into the use of Maize as a bio-fuel to replace diesel. It is also used in the production of cooking oil, plaster and plastics ( http://www.experiencefestival.com/a/Corn_construction/id/2014278 ) . It can also be burnt in specially designed stoves ( http://vasatwiki.icrisat.org/index.php/Uses_for_maize ) . Maize Mazes are rapidly becoming a tourist attraction in many countries too ( http://www.maize-maze.com/ ) , these are created by either cutting a path with a machine through the crop when it is fairly tall ([[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corn_maze]]) or by using GPS when the plants are young and easy to remove ( http://www.greatdaysout.org/maize-maze.php ) .
Maize plants can grow anywhere between 2 and 3 metres in height, and their stems resemble Bamboo canes. At the top of the plant are the male flowers that fertilise the tassel-like female flowers below. When the tassels are young (known as 'ears') they can be used as a herbal medicine, or eaten like a sweet. As the cobs begin to form and mature the ears become a bright pink colour ([[2022385]]) and the cobs start to fatten with the kernels inside them ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maize ) . Both male and female flowers are visible in this picture, but show up better in [[2022360]]. The methods of harvesting vary as to the use of the plant.](http://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/02/23/2022375_e533ca90_120x120.jpg "SJ7964 : Footpath by the Maize crop (1)")
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![Dist:0.6km<br/>This stile is on the opposite side of the road from [[1703318]] and forms part of the Dane Valley Way, the letters DVW can be seen on the lower footpath marker.](http://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/01/70/33/1703331_328f6113_120x120.jpg "SJ7964 : Field stile")
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![Dist:0.6km<br/>These are semi-mature flowers of the Maize plants seen in [[2022375]] and [[2022360]].
Maize (Zea mays) is an extremely important plant and, although I suspect this crop will be used as animal fodder, it has many and varied uses around the world. In many countries it is a staple diet- either by grinding the kernels into a paste, or using them as a grain ( http://thenationonlineng.net/web2/articles/11301/1/Traditional-preparations-and-uses-of-maize-/Page1.html ) . Maize is also used in the production of breakfast cereals such as Corn Flakes and Cheerios. Cornbread, tortillas, sweetcorn, popcorn and corn on the cob are amongst its many other uses as a foodstuff, and it is also used in the production of certain alcoholic beverages such as Bourbon Whiskey and a South American drink called Chicha. The hollowed-out cobs have also been used as cheap pipes for smoking tobacco ( http://www.experiencefestival.com/a/Maize_-_Uses_for_maize/id/4948977 ) . Whole, dried, multi-coloured Maize cobs are used in scientific research for studying and teaching genetics ( http://www.experiencefestival.com/a/Cytogenetics/id/2037369 ) , and there is ongoing research into the use of Maize as a bio-fuel to replace diesel.It is also used in the production of cooking oil, plaster and plastics ( http://www.experiencefestival.com/a/Corn_construction/id/2014278 ) . It can also be burnt in specially designed stoves ( http://vasatwiki.icrisat.org/index.php/Uses_for_maize ) . Maize Mazes are rapidly becoming a tourist attraction in many countries too ( http://www.maize-maze.com/ ) , these are created by either cutting a path with a machine through the crop when it is fairly tall ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corn_maze ) or by using GPS when the plants are young and easy to remove ( http://www.greatdaysout.org/maize-maze.php ) .
Maize plants can grow anywhere between 2 and 3 metres in height, and their stems resemble Bamboo canes. At the top of the plant are the male flowers that fertilise the tassel-like female flowers below. When the tassels are young (known as 'ears') they can be used as a herbal medicine, or eaten like a sweet. As the cobs begin to form and mature the ears become a bright pink colour, seen in this picture, and the cobs start to fatten with the kernels inside them ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maize ) . Both the male and female flowers show up very clearly in [[2022360]]. The methods of harvesting vary as to the use of the plant.](http://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/02/23/2022385_285e39ac_120x120.jpg "SJ7964 : Female flowers of Maize")
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![Dist:0.6km<br/>This is the reverse direction of [[2022375]], looking back towards Brereton Heath Lane with the tall Maize plants on the left.
Maize (Zea mays) is an extremely important plant and, although I suspect this crop will be used as animal fodder, it has many and varied uses around the world. In many countries it is a staple diet- either by grinding the kernels into a paste, or using them as a grain ( http://thenationonlineng.net/web2/articles/11301/1/Traditional-preparations-and-uses-of-maize-/Page1.html ) . Maize is also used in the production of breakfast cereals such as Corn Flakes and Cheerios. Cornbread, tortillas, sweetcorn, popcorn and corn on the cob are amongst its many other uses as a foodstuff, and it is also used in the production of certain alcoholic beverages such as Bourbon Whiskey and a South American drink called Chicha. The hollowed-out cobs have also been used as cheap pipes for smoking tobacco ( http://www.experiencefestival.com/a/Maize_-_Uses_for_maize/id/4948977 ) . Whole, dried, multi-coloured Maize cobs are used in scientific research for studying and teaching genetics ( http://www.experiencefestival.com/a/Cytogenetics/id/2037369 ) , and there is ongoing research into the use of Maize as a bio-fuel to replace diesel. It is also used in the production of cooking oil, plaster and plastics. ( http://www.experiencefestival.com/a/Corn_construction/id/2014278 ) . It can also be burnt in specially designed stoves ( http://vasatwiki.icrisat.org/index.php/Uses_for_maize ) . Maize Mazes are rapidly becoming a tourist attraction in many countries too ( http://www.maize-maze.com/ ) , these are created by either cutting a path with a machine through the crop when it is fairly tall ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corn_maze ) or by using GPS when the plants are young and easy to remove ( http://www.greatdaysout.org/maize-maze.php ) .
Maize plants can grow anywhere between 2 and 3 metres in height, and their stems resemble Bamboo canes. At the top of the plant are the male flowers that fertilise the tassel-like female flowers below. When the tassels are young (known as 'ears') they can be used as a herbal medicine, or eaten like a sweet. As the cobs begin to form and mature the ears become a bright pink colour ([[2022385]]) and the cobs start to fatten with the kernels inside them ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maize ) . Both the male and female flowers can be seen clearly in [[2022360]]. The methods of harvesting vary as to the use of the plant.](http://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/02/24/2022467_b780a5e4_120x120.jpg "SJ7964 : Looking back along the footpath by the Maize")
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![Dist:0.6km<br/>This is where the Dane Valley Way crosses Brereton Heath Lane and enters Brereton Heath Country Park, the bridleway is visible across the road. Coincidentally, it is also where the eastern northing line for this grid square also crosses the road. see also [[1703331]] taken in February.](http://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/02/24/2022484_2e14f780_120x120.jpg "SJ7964 : The footpath crosses the road")
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