dawsonia

/dɔːˈsɒniə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of extinct, large, leafy, liverwort-like plants found in the Carboniferous and Devonian periods.

“The discovery of dawsonia fossils in the region provided valuable insights into the evolution of ancient plant life.”

Synonyms

  • extinct plant
  • fossil plant

Antonyms

  • living plant
  • modern plant