Nature Done Wright

August 14, 2012

Mystery Answered

Rick Wright came very close to the right ID for the above natural maple-seed disperser when he called it a "samara."

Technically, it is known as a doohickey or thig-a-ma-jig or — if you prefer — a whatchamacallit.

More on doohickeys, thig-a-ma-jigs and whatchamacallits here. (You will thank me. Or not.)

Thanks to all who contributed….

sally

14 years ago Reply

excuse me….they are whirlybirds that you open and stick on your nose.
Patrick Carney

14 years ago Reply

I call it a ” helicopter leaf” because when you drop them from a high height, they spin like a helicopter.

sally

14 years ago Reply

excuse me….they are whirlybirds that you open and stick on your nose.
Patrick Carney

14 years ago Reply

I call it a ” helicopter leaf” because when you drop them from a high height, they spin like a helicopter.