Montreal Space for Life - 2019 Program

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Evolution in bloom

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Evolution in bloom • By Charles Prémont

One of the great revolutions in the plant kingdom was the ­appearance of flowers. They didn’t actually arrive until late in the evolutionary process, about 130 million years ago, but when they did they radically transformed the face of the world. Let’s take a look at a successful seduction technique!

The Plant Odyssey Jardin botanique June 22 — October 31

Photo  Gilles Murray

Plants have evolved in fascinating ways. To illustrate this journey, the Jardin botanique has created a route for visitors to explore and see for themselves how the main plant structures emerged. It’s a true epic!


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