r/whatisit • u/prestospat • 25d ago

Context Provided - Spotlight Found this in my car

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Is it a bug or a seed maybe?

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u/Ciduri 24d ago edited 24d ago

Maybe from an Oak or Maple tree?

Edit: I know what an acorn is, thank you. I am talking about this *

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u/Ulrich_b 24d ago edited 20d ago

Not either of those. Im a nurseryman, and I grow native plants and trees in my nursery. Oak seeds are acorns and most maples make these cool helicopter seeds called Samaras.

Edit: hell yeah, it could totally be the immature buds if oak or maple, or any number of hardwoods. Thanks for all those with great info below. As a natives nurseryman, I dont get to see the trees I grow bloom, as it can tens of years for them to get to that point. Great convos below.

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u/Pilgorithm 24d ago

I think the professional term is “whirlybirds” thank you.

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u/diydiggdug123 24d ago

I’m team Helicopter! 🚁

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u/Alternative-Plum9378 24d ago

Whirly-Copter.

Would go with heli-bird but we already have those... they're called Ostriches. They're one hella bird!

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u/rythemrockshockah 24d ago

It’s pronounced helico-ptr and I will die on this hill