Balsas teosinte

…mays), was derived from the Balsas teosinte (Z. mays parviglumis) of southern Mexico in pre-Columbian times more than 6,000 years ago.

…of the Mexican teosintes (likely Z. mays parviglumis) in pre-Columbian times more than 6,000 years ago. Several wild species are considered threatened or endangered.