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May 28, 2012 19:22:04   #
tinusbum Loc: east texas
 
this is the top of a corn plant from my garden.tom



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May 28, 2012 20:08:26   #
Mytherwyn Loc: United States
 
I think it's called a tassel...and nice shot!

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May 28, 2012 21:04:11   #
jdeanb Loc: Texas / central
 
Mytherwyn wrote:
I think it's called a tassel...and nice shot!


Yes it is and also the male pollinator that falls onto the silks sticking out of the shucks on the ear of corn to be but only if pollination happens.

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May 28, 2012 23:35:30   #
Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA
 
On maize (corn) many small male flowers make up the male inflorescence, called the tassel.

Nice separation from background. Well done.

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