Flowers and green life

The image shows the inflorescence (flower spike) of *maize (corn, Zea mays)

displaying the male tassel flowers that produce pollen.

.Key details about maize flowers:
*Scientific name Zea mays
*Family Poaceae (grass family)
*Structure The tassel is the male part of the plant, bearing staminate (pollen‑producing) flowers; the female part is the ear with silk.
*Function Pollen from the tassel fertilizes the silk to form kernels.
Agricultural importance: Maize is a major cereal crop worldwide, used for food, feed, and industrial products.