Yes, it is real. “The Most Beautiful Corn in the World.” This brightly-colored ear of “calico corn” is also edible. The kernels look like jellybeans, don’t they? It’s a rare strain of corn called Glass Gem.
Packets of seeds can be ordered here from a Seed Seller in Pennsylvania — whether you are actually allowed to import them, we know not: the NZ MPI website page to find out is here.
Available from Kings Seeds Katikati. Lots of tillering; so pollinates over an extended time which is really good in a wet season. it’s a flint corn, so can be popped or milled. It has a tendency to throw some uncovered cobs, which attract field weevils: don’t know how much of a problem this might be. I’m harvesting these cobs early for steaming.