Tag Archives: Maple

Samara Maple Tree Story and Medicinal Uses

  By Liliana Usvat A samara is sometimes called a key and is often referred to as a whirlybird, helicopter, whirligig, polynose, or, in the north of England, a spinning jenny. During the autumn months, they are a popular source … Continue reading

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Maple Forests

by Liliana Usvat Maple Tree There are approximately 128 species, most of which are native to Asia, with a number also appearing in Europe, northern Africa, and North America. Only one species, the poorly studied Acer laurinum, is native to … Continue reading

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