Fossil Tomatillo (2 of 2) (IMAGE)

Penn State

Fossil Tomatillo (2 of 2)

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The new fossil groundcherry Physalis infinemundi from Laguna del Hunco in Patagonia, Argentina, 52 million years old. This specimen displays the characteristic papery, lobed husk and details of the venation.

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Ignacio Escapa, Museo Paleontológico Egidio Feruglio

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