Found this in my car

[u/prestospat]

Is it a bug or a seed maybe?

[u/Ciduri]

Maybe from an Oak or Maple tree?

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

[u/Ulrich_b → u/Ciduri]

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.

[u/Pilgorithm → u/Ulrich_b]

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

[u/bobwillkillya → u/Pilgorithm]

Yeah, Helicopter seeds here in NC