Maize, ear

The whole female inflorescence of the maize plant, consisting of a a central fibrous rachis called "cob" and hundreds of seeds. The outer husk, formed by thin, dry bracts, has been removed.

Also known as: Ear maize; Ear corn; Ground ear maize; Ground ear corn; High-moisture ear corn; High-moisture ear maize; Corn and cob meal; Maize and cob meal; Corn-cob-mix; Corn cob mix; CCM; Earlage; Snaplage