Utah's Ghost Town Yields 'Alien' Plant Fossil, Baffling Scientists Since 1969

Mysterious fossils discovered near Rainbow, Utah, in 1969 continue to challenge plant evolution understanding. Initially classified as related to ginseng, recent analysis reveals it belongs to no known plant family, living or extinct. Found in the Green River Formation, dating back 47 million years, the plant features unique characteristics like stamens clinging to mature berries, unseen in modern plants. Modern technology confirms its distinctiveness, highlighting the importance of open-mindedness in scientific research.