The plant disease in your picture is known as Ustilago maydis, commonly referred to as corn smut. This fungal disease infects maize and can lead to a significant reduction in crop yield.
Historical-Ad2651
Though it is a disease it’s at least edible so not a total loss
It’s probably most widely consumed in Mexico where it’s called huitlacoche
Does sharing photos of corn smut make OP a cornographer?
CannaKoala
Corn smut!
MartenGlo
SCORE! You may lose some ears of corn, but it’s very much worth it.
While not a true mushroom, it is a highly desirable edible fungus.
It has been a delicacy in southern North America and Mesoamerica for at least centuries.
jitteryflamingo
Huitlacoche! A delicacy
Stalker-of-Chernarus
Don’t know the name of it, but in Michigan we call it smut. I’ve heard that some people eat it, but i wouldn’t
JohnnyMrNinja
I love how eager everybody gets to say smut in the comments. It’s so smutty
we_self_destruct
I envy you
chuckplates
Corn smut
the-cloverdale-kid
How are you all getting so lucky? My friend- that right there is the fixins for the best quesadilla you have ever had.
KhaiPerson
I DESPERATELY need to try corn smut because I’ve just heard too many good things about it and I just want to experience it for myself with how it’s traditionally made
PappaNerd
Definitely [Corn Smut](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corn_smut). It is supposed to eatable and delicious. I have never had it. But I have seen it on TV and YouTube.
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The plant disease in your picture is known as Ustilago maydis, commonly referred to as corn smut. This fungal disease infects maize and can lead to a significant reduction in crop yield.
Though it is a disease it’s at least edible so not a total loss
It’s probably most widely consumed in Mexico where it’s called huitlacoche
That is sought after in the right circles
Highly desirable and delicious! Corn smut in emglish https://travelfoodatlas.com/huitlacoche-corn-smut#:~:text=You%20can%20also%20enjoy%20huitlacoche,away%20once%20you%20see%20one.
Does sharing photos of corn smut make OP a cornographer?
Corn smut!
SCORE! You may lose some ears of corn, but it’s very much worth it.
While not a true mushroom, it is a highly desirable edible fungus.
It has been a delicacy in southern North America and Mesoamerica for at least centuries.
Huitlacoche! A delicacy
Don’t know the name of it, but in Michigan we call it smut. I’ve heard that some people eat it, but i wouldn’t
I love how eager everybody gets to say smut in the comments. It’s so smutty
I envy you
Corn smut
How are you all getting so lucky? My friend- that right there is the fixins for the best quesadilla you have ever had.
I DESPERATELY need to try corn smut because I’ve just heard too many good things about it and I just want to experience it for myself with how it’s traditionally made
Definitely [Corn Smut](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corn_smut). It is supposed to eatable and delicious. I have never had it. But I have seen it on TV and YouTube.