Sycamore seeds. Winged seeds (or keys) of the sycamore tree (Acer pseudoplatanus). The wings on these seeds act like propellers, keeping the seeds air

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Sycamore seeds. Winged seeds (or keys) of the sycamore tree (Acer pseudoplatanus). The wings on these seeds act like propellers, keeping the seeds airborne long enough to allow them to drift considerable distances from their parent tree. This prevents them from having to compete with their parent tree for light and nutrients. The sycamore tree is native to Europe.

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