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A new eudicot, Gansufructus saligna gen. et sp. nov. is reported from the late Early Cretaceous of Gansu, Northwest China, based on numerous exceptionally well-preserved axes with leaves and infructescences. It is the earliest and unique record of early angiosperms in Northwest China. Morphological studies indicated that Gansufructus saligna is a terrestrial herb growing in lowland humid areas. The new discovery is significant for exploring the origin, evolution, diversity, and habitat preferences of early eudicots.

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