What is the family of corn?

Corn (Zea mays) belongs to the grass family, also known as the Poaceae or Gramineae family. This extensive family encompasses cereal grains, including wheat, rice, barley, oats, and numerous wild grass species. Grasses are monocotyledons, characterized by single seed leaves during early growth stages. They play a pivotal role in human nutrition, agriculture, and ecosystems around the world. Beyond staple grains, the grass family includes ornamental grasses, lawn turf, forage grasses for livestock, and bamboo.