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Giant Milkweed Seed

Calotrophis gigantea

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Description:

I really have absolutely no idea what this is. it may even be in the wrong category :D please help with ID! i added this to animal architecture, but i might need to remove it. is it a plant or some kind of nest?

Species ID Suggestions

Giant Milkweed Seeds

Calotropis gigantea

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Joseph CHIEF REDEARTH
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Comments (7)
suzmonk
If you see one of these seeds floating on the breeze, you're supposed to catch it before it hits the ground, make a wish and send it on its way again. Ever hear that?
Joseph CHIEF REDEARTH
Hi LandmarkExpert, I am sure about the ID. They are the seeds to be dispersed by wind.

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Nests, hives, bowers, webs & other animal architecture
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Wildlife of Northeastern USA
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PublishedAugust 27, 2013

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