在伊利诺伊州和爱荷华州,由于理想的生长条件,红树林正在产生创纪录数量的种子,揭穿了冬季预测的神话。 Maple trees in Illinois and Iowa are producing a record number of seeds due to ideal growing conditions, debunking winter prediction myths.

由于理想的生长条件,伊利诺伊州和爱荷华州的芒树正在生产数量异常之多的翅膀种子,称为直升机或samaras。 Maple trees in Illinois and Iowa are producing an unusually high number of winged seeds, known as helicopters or samaras, due to ideal growing conditions. 这种丰量被称为“大年”,是对充足的阳光、水和营养物的自然反应,不是对严冬的预测。 This abundance, referred to as a "mast year," is a natural response to sufficient sunlight, water, and nutrients, not a predictor of harsh winters. 尽管人们普遍相信,但树木对目前的状况作出反应,而不是预测未来的天气。 Despite popular belief, trees react to current conditions rather than forecast future weather.