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Ptelea trifoliata
This aromatic shrub or small tree produces a wafer like samara with a round seed and broad wings.
Wildlife habitat by a lake.
Spotted on Aug 3, 2012
Submitted on Aug 10, 2012
3 Comments
i love seeds too. Your wellcome gatorfellows!
Thank you for the information. I love to show seeds when leading hikes and interesting facts are always good to know.
it is called "Palo del zorrillo" in Oaxaca and other parts of Mexico, its roots, very aromatic are used as a remedy for indigestion.