Fossil plants of Britain

Paul Kenrick

Forest in Britain
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Britain's plants have changed radically over the years. To coincide with the BBC's new series The British Isles: A Natural History, Darwin Centre Live will be tracing the roots of today's British flora through the amazing fossilized specimens held here at the Natural History Museum. Join Paul Kenrick for a glimpse into the fossil life of plants.

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  • Presented by: Paul Kenrick
  • Date: 28 September 2004
  • Duration: 29:13

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