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Amborella germination (ii)

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Seedlings of Amborella trichopoda germinated at the Tasmanian Seed Conservation Centre.Amborella trichopoda is the sole member of the family Amborellaceae and is endemic to New Caledonia. Descended from a very ancient lineage, Amborella is the most primitive, extant, flowering plant known. Seeds kindly donated by the University of Tasmania. Slow and steady germination has been taking place at 27/15C alternating temperature.After being photographed these seedlings were sent for growing on at RBG, Sydney.

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