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The oldest roses: Colorado fossils of the rose which were alive 40 million years ago are the oldest evidence of roses.
Flowers make intimate connections. The presence of flowers leads to increased contact with family and friends. Flowers become fruits: For the higher plants, seeds are the next generation, and serve as the primary means by which individuals of a species are dispersed across the landscape. After fertilization, a flower develops into a fruit containing the seed(s).
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