In autumn most trees in the temperate zone shed their leaves and produce a crop of seeds for future generations to establish.

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In autumn most trees in the temperate zone shed their leaves and produce a crop of seeds for future generations to establish. The Horse-chestnut produces these seeds known as conkers in profusion

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Location: Scarborough, UK
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