Alsomitra is a genus of the plant family Cucurbitaceae (the cucumber, squash, and pumpkin family).
The seeds of Alsomitra macrocarpa are among the largest winged seeds in the plant kingdom and their shape inspired a number of aviation pioneers.The seed of an ideaHorten; Two brothers, one wing
Selected species Alsomitra angulata Alsomitra angustipetala Alsomitra balansae Alsomitra beccariana Alsomitra brasiliensis Alsomitra capricornica Alsomitra macrocarpa - Javan cucumber
References
External links Wind dispersal of seeds Alsomitra macrocarpa seed Andres, T. C. 2004. Web site for the plant family Cucurbitaceae & home of The Cucurbit Network. KBD: Kew Bibliographic Databases of Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Tabogok - PressReader Species list BBC - Vine seeds become 'giant gliders'