What is this terrible looking thing on the corn stalk.

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    I was out in the garden today and saw this large cocoon like growth on one of our corn stalks. Freaked me right out, I pulled the whole stalk out of the garden. Does anyone know what it is.. It sure is ugly.
     

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    togata57 Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    Ustilago maydis, corn smut.
     
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    Thank you so much. I looked it up online and it shows it is a delicacy from some.. I don't think I would want to eat it.
     
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    Me neither! Way too scary.
     
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