Gondwana lineage

The Gondwana lineage refers to a large group of land plants that originated from the ancient supercontinent Gondwana, which existed millions of years ago. These plants, mainly ferns, conifers, and flowering plants, share common ancestors traced back to that ancient landmass. As Gondwana broke apart over time, these plants evolved separately on different continents like Africa, South America, Australia, and India. Studying the Gondwana lineage helps scientists understand how plant species spread and diversified as Earth's landmasses shifted, offering insights into the history of plant evolution and biogeography.