Maple Tree Whirlybirds
by Tom Mc Nemar
Title
Maple Tree Whirlybirds
Artist
Tom Mc Nemar
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This is the fruit/seed of a Norway maple tree. Commonly called helicopters or whirlybirds, the official name for this type of winged seed is samara. Samaras are the maple tree�s way of spreading its seeds, giving each potential seedling a chance to get out from under the shade of its parent tree and find an environment where it can thrive.
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November 10th, 2013
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