History of Flowers
Liaoning Archaefructus
Liaoning Archaefructus, could be one of the first flowering plants. lived around 130 million years ago and probably grew in or near the water.
Hydrangea
The ancient hydrangea fossils dating back to 40-65 million years ago have been discovered in North America. It was first cultivated in japan.
Rose
According to fossil evidence, roses could be 35 million years old.
Dandoline
Fossil seeds of Taraxacum tanaiticum have been recorded in southern Belarus. They were well known to ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans, and been used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Daisy
Daisy has existed for over 4,000 years. And was grown in Egyptian temple gardens as early as 2,200 BC.
Sunflower
The sunflower existed for 4,000 years in North America.
Carnation
Carnation has been cultivated for the last 2,000 years. The wild carnation is native to Greece, Italy, Spain, and other Mediterranean countries.
Peonies
Peonies have been reported to have dated back to 1000BC in the gardens of China.
Tulips
Tulips had probably been cultivated in Persia from the 10th century.
Violates
Viola odorata is native to northwest Africa, were discovered in Tanzania in 1892.
- See also:
- First plants
- Agriculture History
- Taxonomy history
- Classification