A desert corn, like those of the southwest. Requires little water, yet produces very long thin ears, usually 8-12 rows. Unique since it is the most northern adaptation of desert corn. Suspected to be a direct ancestor of the cave corn, carbon dated 600-800 years old, which was grown in the same region on the Ute Reservation in northeast Utah, near the Colorado-Wyoming borders. Not fast maturing compared to Mandan corn. Can grow 5-6 feet tall with water. Seed originated from Ladonna Johnson, who received it from her mother Mrs. Cob and grandmother Mrs. Daniels. Originated near Roosevelt or Fort Duchesne, Utah. Ms. Johnson ground the corn for flour and ate it fresh.