sycamore tree seeds

I would like to know exactly which part of the “ball” from sycamore trees is the actual seed? Is it the end of the “hairy” fibers or the hard little ball in the middle of the entire ball? I’ve been collecting them, and my husband thinks it’s the “hair” like spikes, and I think it’s the hard seed in the middle of the ball.

I’ve attached a photo, left or middle? Thank you for your time.
Trish Tiedeman

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 01/08/2016 @ 7:10 pm

Sorry Trish, your husband is right on this one!

The seeds are called Achenes, they are ‘hairy’ so that they are very light and can be carried by the wind or float in water.
Here are some links with more information.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sycamore/sycamore-tree-care.htm ^[1]
http://www.fcps.edu/islandcreekes/ecology/american_sycamore.htm ^[2]

#2 Comment By TrishT On 01/08/2016 @ 7:15 pm

Thank you for your quick answer. It’s ok that hubby is right, this time. 😀 So the little middle hard ball is useless?

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[2] http://www.fcps.edu/islandcreekes/ecology/american_sycamore.htm: http://www.fcps.edu/islandcreekes/ecology/american_sycamore.htm

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