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Samara of a Korean Maple

Samara of a Korean Maple

Samaras of a Korean maple (Acer pseudosieboldianum) at the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University. Samaras are the fruit of maple trees; they contain a seed. The wings of a samara allow it to autorotate to the ground.
Galleries: Fruit, Korean Maple Trees, The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
Keywords: acer pseudosieboldianum, aceraceae, arnold arboretum, autorotate, autorotation, boston, fruit, harvard, harvard university, korean maple, massachusetts, purplebloom maple, samara, samaras, seed, seeds, the arnold arboretum of harvard university, winged seeds
Photo Location: The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts
Photographer: Dr. Roy Winkelman
Date of Photo: 05/29/2011
Device Make: Canon
Device Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure Time: 1/400
F Number: 4/1
Original Dimensions: 5616×3744
Picture Orientation: Landscape
GPS Coordinates: 42°17′52″N 71°7′22″W
Picture Number: 11798