Red pod corn, Zea mays. Tan glumes which become dark purple towards tip of cob, reddish silk fibers, 10 rows. One exposed kernel near base.

Details

Catalog Number: A2007:6:11D

Object Name: corn cob

Material: SEEDPLANT MATERIAL

Dimensions:

• Depth: 21.5 mm
• Length: 76.5 mm
• Width: 21.8 mm

World Region: North America

Place Made: United StatesMinnesotaSaint PaulScience Museum of Minnesota

Collection: Anthropology