Corn smut

Corn smut is a type of fungus that grows on corn. Think of it like a tiny plant that lives on the corn. It starts off like a tiny bump on the corn, then grows bigger and bigger.

When it's fully grown, it's usually dark grey or black and has a bumpy texture. Some people think it looks kind of like a small, squishy ball.

Even though it might not look very appetizing, some people actually like to eat corn smut! They say it tastes kind of like mushrooms or truffles.

But not everyone likes corn smut. Farmers don't like it because it can damage the corn and make it less healthy for animals and people to eat.

So while corn smut might look weird and be kind of annoying for farmers, some people still enjoy eating it.