A winged, dry fruit that spins as it falls, helping to disperse seeds away from the parent tree. Maple 'helicopters' and elm seeds are classic examples of samaras.
From Latin 'samara' or 'samera' meaning 'seed of the elm.' The word was first used in botanical Latin to describe these distinctive winged fruits that spin during dispersal.
Samaras are nature's helicopters, engineered for perfect autorotation! The asymmetrical wing design creates lift and spin that can carry seeds hundreds of meters from the parent tree, giving seedlings the best chance to find their own space and sunlight.
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