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Plants That Changed History
For 450 million years, plants have shaped the world in which we live. From the Paleozoic plants that filled Earth's atmosphere with the oxygen we breathe to the healthful salad on your dinner plate, plants have influenced our lives in remarkable ways.
We invite you to explore the intertwined relationship of people and plants to learn about the limbs, leaves, roots, and fruits that gave rise to great civilizations, sparked innovations in science and industry, and caused some of history's bloodiest battles. |