my grandson asked me the question why is corn called an ear of corn. He is 6 years old. I didn't know what to tell him. I hope someone out there will know and I can tell him. Thank You.
2006-07-04 10:55:29 · 4 answers · asked by maggie 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
you'll get your answer when you go to this site. www.bio.net/hypermail/maize/
2002-May/001080.html
it has a lot of imformation and details on why it is called an "ear of corn"
2006-07-04 11:01:21 · answer #1 · answered by silverdude1593 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm, you can't be a very old Grampa,,, or a farmer,,,no offense.
I'm old, and was born and raised a farmer.
Web sites weren't in existence then,,,no offense to another answer.
Corn Ears, are what old timers would describe as the look of the corn husk, adjacent to its neighbor, as it grows on a stalk.
Rev. Seven
2006-07-04 11:12:28 · answer #2 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
corn has ears
potatoes have eyes
So when in the garden, be careful of what you say when near the corn. And when bending over, remember them taters can see you.
2006-07-04 13:08:09 · answer #3 · answered by barefootboy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Had to call it something
2006-07-04 10:58:33 · answer #4 · answered by da_hammerhead 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋