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

September 10, 2026 · 3:20 pm 1 sources

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• Fossil flowers of ancient lianas preserved in amber reveal the evolution of tropical rainforests
  Phys.org · September 10, 2026 15:20
  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.