Image shows the world's largest flower fossil dating back to 35 million years ago, undated photo. Based on its characteristics and pollen the scientists from the University of Vienna, in Austria, assigned it to the Symplocos genus, in the Symplocaceae family. Note: Licensed content. (Carola Radke/Newsflash)
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13 January 2023
The world's largest amber-preserved flower bud fossil has been identified by scientists. The plant has been preserved with its pollen for 35 million years from the Eocene era. Experts from Austria's University of Vienna have linked the plant to the modern Symplocos genus - part of the...