Ancient Flower (IMAGE)

Oregon State University

Ancient Flower

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This is the first fossil ever discovered of the 'asterid' family of flowering plants, preserved in amber from 20-30 million years ago.

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(Photo by George Poinar, Jr., courtesy of Oregon State University)

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