I think we all have marveled at the wings or 'helicopters' of maple trees as they spiral to the ground. I never paid much attention to the details as a kid. I just liked watching them. Turns out they are called 'Samaras', and all maple trees produce them. But I had no idea that there is technical precision involved. It should cause us to ponder the wisdom found in nature.

I found this interesting commentary online https://homeguides.sfgate.com/maple-trees-drop-helicopters-once-year-97016.html?fbclid=IwAR3n1a-seV_-sycLtHZJjoKSaedqwqJv5yPuy7pjUmNKJFgQtESI0napDc8): "The fruits of maple trees (Acer spp.) are called samaras, but kids of all ages call them helicopters. Each seed has its own little "wings" that allow it to spiral downward and plant itself in the soil below. Maples aren't the only species that produce samaras, but their helicopters fly best, by far. While the soaring samaras are only one of many maple tree attractions, they present a kind of technical precision proving, again, Mother Nature's virtuosity."