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This is an example of a very old viable seed excavated from the Arctic Tundra. The seed germinated and flowered after an estimated record of 10,000 years of dormancy. It is?

  • A) Victoria
  • B) Lupinus arcticus
  • C) Phoenix dactylifera
  • D) Strobilanthus kunthiana

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The seed you are referring to is an extraordinary example of plant resilience. After being dormant for about 10,000 years, it successfully germinated and flowered. The correct answer is B) Lupinus arcticus, commonly known as Arctic lupine. This plant is native to the Arctic regions and showcases the remarkable ability of some seeds to survive extreme conditions over millennia.