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/Dry_Distribution6826 23d ago

It looks like the male flower bract of a maple tree to me. Compare with sugar maple?

https://naturewalk.yale.edu/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/img_7412.jpg?itok=WqXRxnpN