The first undisputed fossil of an orchid part has enabled scientists to estimate that the prized flowers appeared on the botanical scene around 80 million years ago.
TOGETHER FOREVER. The grainy structure (at center) stuck to this bee, which is trapped in amber that’s 15 million to 20 million years old, holds orchid pollen.
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