Anybody know what the fuir or seed pods of the maple tree are called- you know, the helicopters? Thanks!?

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I heard of a girl named after them, it was a pretty name but I can't remember it!

2007-03-05 09:06:22 · 3 answers · asked by Kelly N 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Botany

They're called "Samaras."

2007-03-05 09:09:00 · answer #1 · answered by Brian L 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

They're called samaras. I agree, nice name :)

2007-03-05 09:09:34 · answer #2 · answered by plantgirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Thanks for asking, I always just called them helicopters. Yep, on further research, they're called Samaras

2007-03-05 09:10:25 · answer #3 · answered by Beardog 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋