Samara of Vine Maple (Acer circinatum)
A samara is a simple dry fruit and indehiscent (not opening along a seam). The shape of a samara enables the wind to carry the seed away from the parent tree. Commonly referred to as a whirlybird, helicopter, or whirligig. Also referred to as a key.
examples:
- Elm
- Maple
- Ash
