Ohaikaisia

Ohaikaisia is a genus of extinct flowering plants belonging to the family Ohaikaiaceae. These plants are known from fossilized remains found in ancient lakebed deposits. The most notable species, Ohaikaisia gokari, is characterized by its distinctive broad, lobed leaves and small, clustered flowers. The fossil evidence suggests that Ohaikaisia plants were aquatic or semi-aquatic, thriving in freshwater environments.

The Ohaikaiaceae family, to which Ohaikaisia belongs, is a small, monotypic family of extinct plants. The discovery of Ohaikaisia fossils has provided insights into the diversity of angiosperms during the Cretaceous period. The unique morphology of Ohaikaisia has made it a subject of interest for paleobotanists studying plant evolution and ancient ecosystems. Research on Ohaikaisia continues to shed light on the evolutionary relationships within early flowering plants.