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Japanese Knotweed - Reynoutria japonica Samarae are winged dry fruits that have flattened wings of fibrous, papery tissue containing a seed. The shape of a samara enables the wind to carry the seeds farther away.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Edge of a meadow<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/76419/japanese_knotweed_-_reynoutria_japonica.html" title="Japanese Knotweed - Reynoutria japonica"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/76419_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=1SA7NI90o2dHPyhulF8sdwD5cCA%3D" width="200" height="152" alt="Japanese Knotweed - Reynoutria japonica Samarae are winged dry fruits that have flattened wings of fibrous, papery tissue containing a seed. The shape of a samara enables the wind to carry the seeds farther away.<br /> <br /> <br /> Habitat: Edge of a meadow<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/76421/samarae.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/76420/samara.html Fall,Geotagged,Japanese Knotweed,Reynoutria japonica,United States,helicopter,key,samara,samarae,wingnut" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/76421/japanese_knotweed_-_reynoutria_japonica.html" title="Japanese Knotweed - Reynoutria japonica"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/76421_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=%2BBFsZhjbGuv1NA6K%2B2M1D6qRqRM%3D" width="102" height="152" alt="Japanese Knotweed - Reynoutria japonica Samarae are winged dry fruits that have flattened wings of fibrous, papery tissue containing a seed. The shape of a samara enables the wind to carry the seeds farther away.<br /> <br /> <br /> Habitat: Edge of a meadow<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/76419/samarae.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/76420/samara.html Fall,Geotagged,Japanese Knotweed,Reynoutria japonica,Samara,Samarae,United States" /></a></figure> Fall,Geotagged,Japanese Knotweed,Reynoutria japonica,Samara,Samarae,United States Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Japanese Knotweed - Reynoutria japonica

Samarae are winged dry fruits that have flattened wings of fibrous, papery tissue containing a seed. The shape of a samara enables the wind to carry the seeds farther away.

Habitat: Edge of a meadow

Japanese Knotweed - Reynoutria japonica Samarae are winged dry fruits that have flattened wings of fibrous, papery tissue containing a seed. The shape of a samara enables the wind to carry the seeds farther away.<br /> <br /> <br /> Habitat: Edge of a meadow<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/76421/samarae.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/76420/samara.html Fall,Geotagged,Japanese Knotweed,Reynoutria japonica,United States,helicopter,key,samara,samarae,wingnut

Japanese Knotweed - Reynoutria japonica Samarae are winged dry fruits that have flattened wings of fibrous, papery tissue containing a seed. The shape of a samara enables the wind to carry the seeds farther away.<br /> <br /> <br /> Habitat: Edge of a meadow<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/76419/samarae.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/76420/samara.html Fall,Geotagged,Japanese Knotweed,Reynoutria japonica,Samara,Samarae,United States

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    Beautiful post, educational, and Samara is a cool name! Posted 6 years ago
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      Christine Young
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      Thanks! It is a cool name. We called them helicopters when I was a kid though. Posted 6 years ago
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        That triggers me because we also used this term, but it was for this:
        https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esdoorn_(geslacht)#/media/File:Esdoorn_vruchten_closeup.jpg

        Wow, it must have been 30 years since I last threw one up in the air and just watch it go.         Posted 6 years ago
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          Yes! We called those helicopters as well. Did you ever stick them on your nose? Posted 6 years ago
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            Can't say that I did...does that do something? Posted 6 years ago
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              Yes, it does something - it makes you laugh! You have to carefully split open the end with the seed and then press it onto your nose.

              https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-norway-maple-acer-platanoides-girl-with-maple-seed-on-the-nose-deutschland-76138837.html               Posted 6 years ago
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                She indeed seems to be laughing, I'm convinced. Posted 6 years ago
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                  Christine Young
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                  Exactly. So, now you need to try this next time you find a helicopter. Posted 6 years ago
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                    Promised :) Posted 6 years ago

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The Japanese Knotweed

''Reynoutria japonica'', synonyms ''Fallopia japonica'' and ''Polygonum cuspidatum'', is a large species of herbaceous perennial plant of the knotweed and buckwheat family Polygonaceae. It is commonly known as Asian knotweed or Japanese knotweed. It is native to East Asia in Japan, China and Korea. In North America and Europe, the species has successfully established itself in numerous habitats and is classified as an invasive species in several countries.

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Uploaded Mar 21, 2019. Captured Nov 24, 2018 13:11 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/7.1
  • 1/128s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.