In a significant paleontological discovery, a fossil flower dating between 101 million years ago was unearthed in Argentina's Patagonia region. This discovery, which measures between 6 and 9 millimeters in diameter, was found in the same site as the gigantic dinosaur Patagotitan mayorum. The research is part of a collaborative international study involving the Fundación Dinópolis from Teruel, Spain, focusing on the evolution of flowering plants. The gala represents an important intersection between paleobotany and paleontology, illustrating the ecosystem of that era.

Led by the Museo Paleontológico Egidio Feruglio in collaboration with CONICET and Fundación Conjunto Paleontológico de Teruel-Dinópolis, the researchers described a new genus and species named Patagoflora minima. The naming reflects the flower's origins in Patagonia and its small size, underlining the biodiversity that existed alongside the dinosaurs. The discovery was made at the La Flecha site, already notable for its dinosaur fossils, particularly the Patagotitan mayorum, which has been a focal point for researchers studying the Cretaceous period very rich in biodiversity.

The findings were published in the scientific journal Cretaceous Research and involved the work of renowned paleobotanists Giovanni Nunes, Ignacio Escapa, and Rubén Cú. This breakthrough not only adds depth to the understanding of plant evolution during the late Cretaceous but also emphasizes the collaborative efforts among institutions across different countries, furthering the global body of knowledge regarding ancient flora and its relationship with the dinosaur population during that time.