Magnolia, Flower From Ancient Times

Appearing before bees did, the flowers are theorized to have evolved to encourage pollination by beetles.

Jesse, posted on 01/27/2020, 1,066 views

Magnolia plants are so ancient that they're pollinated by beetles because they existed prior to bees appearing.
Sb2s3/Wikimedia Commons, Tiny Fox Lab

Magnolia plants are so ancient that they’re pollinated by beetles because they existed prior to bees appearing. – Tiny Fox Lab Facts

To avoid damage from pollinating beetles, the carpels of Magnolia flowers are extremely tough.

Preview photo credit: Sb2s3/Wikimedia Commons
Source: en.wikipedia.org/w…