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Othniophyton elongatum, previously thought to be an 'alien plant', is actually an extinct species

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Fossilized leaves of an "alien plant" were discovered in 1969 in Utah .

They were thought to be an unusual member of the ginseng family.

Now, scientists have revisited the specimens with a fresh fossil to boot.

The new-to-science species was named Othniophyton elongatum in 1969 based on some fossilized leaves.