Weltrichia Temporal range:
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Drawing of Weltrichia mirabilis | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Order: | †Bennettitales |
Family: | †Williamsoniaceae |
Genus: | †Weltrichia Braun |
Type species | |
Weltrichia mirabilis Braun
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Species | |
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Weltrichia is a genus belonging to the extinct seed plant group Bennettitales. It is a form genus representing flower-like male pollen-producing organs. It is associated with the female ovulate cone Williamsonia.