Fact#1. Scientists discovered the world oldest flower in 2002, in northeast China. The flower, named Archae Fructus Sinensis, bloomed around 125 million years ago and resembles a water lily.
Fact#2. Foxglove is an old English name derived from the belief that foxes slipped their feet into the leaves of the plant to sneak up on prey.
Fact#3. Dandelions might seem like weeds, but the flowers and leaves are a good source of vitamins A and C, iron, calcium and potassium. One cup of dandelion greens provides 7,000-13,000 I.U. of vitamin A.
Flower facts are from the Gardening Channel.
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