Leaflike inflorescenes is called phyllody - Claflin, Larry (My University, 1979)
Phyllody is the term to describe the leaflike inflorescences. Ears may also consist of an abundance of leaves.
Host/Plant: Corn, more than 140 species of Gramineae. (Zea mays)
Pest/Path: Crazy Top (Sclerophthora macrospora)
Keywords: Fungal Diseases; Maize; Crazy Top.; Color photographs