Corn - Ears

Corn kernels develop along a cob and form an "ear" of corn. The ear is surrounded by protective leaves called a husk. Depending on the cultivar, the plant will produce one or more ears per stalk.

Corn ears may have yellow or white kernels or a combination of both.

	Corn kernels develop along a cob and form an "ear" of corn. The ear is surrounded by protective leaves called a husk. Depending on the cultivar, the plant will produce one or more ears per stalk.
	Corn ears may have yellow or white kernels or a combination of both.

Corn - Ears

Corn kernels develop along a cob and form an "ear" of corn. The ear is surrounded by protective leaves called a husk. Depending on the cultivar, the plant will produce one or more ears per stalk.

Corn ears may have yellow or white kernels or a combination of both.

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