Montsechia
| Montsechia | |
|---|---|
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| Genus: | Montsechia |
| Species: | M. vidalii |
| Binomial name | |
| Montsechia vidalii (Zeiler) Teixeira | |
Montsechia is an extinct genus of aquatic plants containing the species Montsechia vidalii. Monteschia vidalii lived about 130 million years ago during the Barremian age. It is one of the earliest known flowering plants and has affinities with the modern genus Ceratophyllum.[1][2]
See also
References
- ↑ "IU paleobotanist identifies what could be the mythical 'first flower'". IU Bloomington Newsroom. Indiana University Bloomington. 17 August 2015. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
- ↑ "Plant from 130 million years ago is among 'first flowers': study". Yahoo news. Yahoo!. Retrieved 19 August 2015.
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