Scientists uncover how the world's smallest flowering plant became so tiny

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What happened

A new study has revealed how some plants pack the same structures as larger species into a tiny space, making them promising candidates for future crops.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:20:01 UTC.

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