Euphorbiotheca deccanensis image 2 (IMAGE)

Florida Museum of Natural History

Euphorbiotheca deccanensis image 2

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The fruit of Euphorbiotheca deccanensis is potentially the oldest ever discovered of the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae). Based on the preserved fibers within the fossilized fruit, researchers think it likely exploded to disperse its seeds.

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Florida Museum photo by Kristen Grace

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