A Rare Prehistoric Plant Known as ‘Cycad’ Has Been Discovered in Rizal, Philippines — And It Is Older Than the Dinosaurs A remarkable botanical discovery has stunned scientists and nature enthusiasts alike: a rare prehistoric plant known as a cycad has been identified in Rizal, located in the Philippines. What makes this find extraordinary is the plant’s ancient lineage—cycads first appeared on Earth over 280 million years ago, long before dinosaurs ever existed. Often described as “living fossi