Answer:
The tassel is a male flower. Remember that the corn plant contains both male flowers and female flowers (corn silks) on the same plant. The tassel consists of many smaller parts that work together to release pollen. The tassel itself consists of a center spike with varying amounts of branches.
Step-by-step explanation:
The corn-cobs have long tassels because they are involved in the production of a large number of pollen grains. The tassels in corn-cob helps to wave the wind, to trap pollen grains.