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Helicopter launching pad
A red maple tree on Aberdeen Avenue in Alton will soon release its iconic helicopter seed pods, signaling the arrival of ...
Maple seeds’ unique spinning motion allows them to travel far even in the rain, a new study shows
When wind or other disturbances detach winged maple seeds called samaras from their parent tree, they spin through the air – ...
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maple seed
Whether you know them as samara seeds, maple seeds, or helicopter seeds, most of us know the seeds that spin down to the ground on one or two blades. They have been served as the inspiration for ...
New seed fossil sheds light on wind dispersal in plants
Examples of wind dispersal strategies include tumbleweeds, parachutes such as dandelions and milkweeds, and winged seeds like ...
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Maple seeds’ unique spinning motion allows them to travel far even in the rain, a new study shows
If you live somewhere with maple trees, you’ve probably seen their striking helicopter seeds – made up of a seed pod attached to a delicate wing. Maple samaras’ unique design and spinning ...
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Maple seeds' unique spinning motion allows them to travel far even in the rain, a new study shows
If you live somewhere with maple trees, you've probably seen their striking helicopter seeds—made up of a seed pod attached to a delicate wing. Maple samaras' unique design and spinning movement ...