A unique Myrtle blossom with Australian affinities from the Eocene of Rajasthan preserves evidence of early Gondwanan Angiosperms

Key Points

• The discovery highlights the significance of myrtle fossils, providing insights into early angiosperm evolution.
• Evidence suggests these angiosperms thrived during the Eocene epoch, around 56 to 34 million years ago.
• Analysis includes paleobotanical techniques to accurately classify the myrtle species discovered in Rajasthan.
• These findings may enhance our understanding of plant evolution in the Gondwanan supercontinent.