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Samaras on Branches

Samaras on Branches

Samaras on the branches of a Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) at the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University. Once a samara falls off a branch, the winged design allows the samara to be carried away from the tree via wind gusts.
Galleries: Fruit, Japanese Maple Trees, The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
Keywords: acer palmatum, arnold arboretum, bloodgood, boston, fruits, harvard, harvard university, japanese maple, maple, maple family, massachusetts, red samaras, samaras, sapindaceae, smooth japanese maple, the arnold arboretum of harvard university, winged seed
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
Original Dimensions: 5616×3744
Picture Orientation: Landscape
GPS Coordinates: 42°17′52″N 71°7′22″W
Picture Number: 11846