World's oldest juniper shrub discovered in Finland—annual rings suggest it's 1,647 years old
Researchers from the University of Padua in Italy found a juniper at Utsjoki in Finnish Lapland, which they analyzed to be 1,647 years old by examining the annual rings. The paper is published in the ...
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Stick From a Dead Shrub Reveals Surprising Truth About Its Record Lifespan
A nondescript, decrepit twist of gnarled wood found tucked between rocks in the Finnish tundra is a lot more than meets the ...
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World’s oldest juniper shrub discovered in Finland!
Scientists have discovered the world’s oldest known juniper shrub in Finland, and it’s an incredible 1,647 years old!
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1,647-year-old common juniper in Finland identified as Europe's oldest woody plant
1,647-year-old common juniper in Finland identified as Europe's oldest woody plant. (photo credit: The University of Padua) Scientists have identified the oldest tree in Europe—a small common ...