Cenozoic Africa Vegetation (IMAGE) Southern Methodist University Caption This is an ancient leaf fossil discovered in Africa by a team of scientists that included paleobotanist Bonnie Jacobs from SMU in Dallas. Credit (Jacobs, SMU) Usage Restrictions (Jacobs, SMU) License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.