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Montsechia is an extinct genus of aquatic plants containing the species Montsechia vidalii, described from Spain.M. vidalii lived about 130 million years ago, during the Barremian age, and appears to be the earliest known flowering plant macrofossil.
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Lunaria is a genus of flowering plants in the family Brassicaceae.It is native to Europe and has been introduced to North America and elsewhere. [1] Species include: L. annua (syn. L. biennis), annual or biennial
Lobularia maritima is an annual plant (rarely a short-lived perennial plant) [3] growing to 5–30 cm (2–12 in) tall by 20–30 cm (8–12 in) broad. The stem is very branched, with dense clusters of small flowers. The leaves are 1–4 cm long and 3–5 mm, broad, alternate, sessile, quite hairy, oval to lanceolate, with an entire margin.
Scientists studying fossils found in Spain say they may have found the world's 'first flower.' Kind of. Researchers were studying fossils of a freshwater plant species known as Montsechia vidalii ...
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Its zygomorphic, hermaphrodite, bisexual flowers have 3-5 petals and 5 sepals. [6] [7] Its leaves are usually alternate, but may be opposite, fascicled, or verticillate. [6] Each flower usually contains 8 stamens, though this may range from 3 to 10. They are usually in 2 series. [7] The fruits of each plant can be a capsule, samara, or drupe. [6]
It is suitable for cultivation in a shady or dappled area, or in a wildflower garden, and the flowers and dried siliques are often seen in flower arrangements. [5] Numerous varieties and cultivars are available, of which the white-flowered L. annua var. albiflora [ 10 ] and the variegated white L. annua var. albiflora 'Alba Variegata' [ 11 ...