corn silk (zea mays) glycerite, organic dried silk alcohol-free liquid extract 2 oz herbal terra llc corn silk is a common name for the shiny, thread-like, weak fibers that grow as part of ears of corn (maize); the tuft or tassel of silky fibers that protrude from the tip of the ear of corn. the ear is enclosed in modified leaves called husks. each individual fiber is an elongated style, attached to an individual ovary.