Seeds Of A Maple Tree

The distinctive fruits are called samaras, 'maple keys', 'helicopters', 'whirlybirds' or 'polynoses'. These seeds occur in distinctive pairs each containing one seed enclosed in a 'nutlet' attached to a flattened wing of fibrous, papery tissue. I find delight in watching the seeds of maple trees fly through the sky. What thrilled me as a child still has the ability to bring a smile to my face.

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