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Fossil flowers of ancient lianas preserved in amber reveal the evolution of tropical rainforests

Fossil flowers of ancient lianas preserved in amber reveal the evolution of tropical rainforests
Phys.org Thursday 10 September 2026, 15:20 UTC 1 min read
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Tiny flowers trapped in amber around 15 million years ago are offering scientists a rare glimpse into the plant life of a tropical rainforest in what is now Southeast China. Researchers have studied two exceptionally well-preserved fossil flowers from the Zhangpu flora.

Tiny flowers trapped in amber around 15 million years ago are offering scientists a rare glimpse into the plant life of a tropical rainforest in what is now Southeast China. Researchers have studied two exceptionally well-preserved fossil flowers from the Zhangpu flora.
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