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One shop word, more than one plantCholam is not a species.
Cholam is a Tamil shop word for more than one dry-land grain. Jowar is Sorghum bicolor. Maize is Zea mays. This page will not pick a winner.
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- Cholam · Sorghum bicolor
Sorghum bicolor — jowar, the compact dry-land panicle.
- Makkacholam · Zea mays
Zea mays — makkacholam, the New World cob.
This word names more than one plant, so check the botanical name before you buy or use it. If the plant you meant is not listed, we have not written it yet. Educational only. Not medical advice and not a shop.