Plant Fossils

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Hermita germanica Lower Permian (285 m.y.o.) Pfalz, Germany

Wonderful representation of a Conifer branch with foliage, approx. 4 1/2" x 2 1/2", on matrix, 6" x 5 1/2". These extremely RARE remains from a Permian tree exhibit super detail, especially with magnification! Evidence of a possible seed pod, plus lots of color variation. Two repairs, but absolutely NO restoration!

Stock #4042
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Macginitea wyomingensis Eocene (50 m.y.o.) Green River Formation Uintah County, Utah, USA

Large fossil Sycamore leaf, 5 1/4" wide, 5 1/2" tall, with stem, on matrix, 7" x 7". Leaf exhibits great detail. A branch section and a large unknown seed (lower right corner) are also on matrix and add a complimentary and interesting element to this attractive specimen. One matrix repair. Great display specimen!

Stock #4027
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Fossil Fruit (?) Eocene (50 m.y.o.) Parachute Creek Member Green River Formation Bonanza, Utah

Large carbon mass of fruit-like soft-tissue remains, measuring 1" across, on matrix 4 1/2" x 4". Other organic debris, including small insects, also appears on matrix. No repair or restoration. Very RARE!

Stock #3924
$195.00
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Medusagraptus mirabilis

Silurian (430 m.y.o.)
Lockport Group Formation
Gasport, New York, USA


Primitive algae, 2" across, on matrix, 2" x 2". Dorsal view -- wonderful detail!
Very rare!

#3656

$175.00
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Woodworthia Jurassic (195 m.y.o.) Zimbabwe, Africa

"Chain fern" log section that has been cut and highly polished. Log is 6" tall and 2.5" in diameter. Circumference is 8.5". Glass-like polish on one end shows rings and cell structure. Shoot scars are large, numerous, and very well defined. Specimen is free-standing. Wonderful display fossil!

Stock #3991
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Palmae Fossil Palm Wood Oligocene (30 m.y.o.) Barisan Mountains Sumatra, Indonesia

Beautiful slice of fossilized Palm tree trunk that has been highly polished on one side. Specimen measures 21" across, 28" tall and 1" thick. It is a complete cross-section of a large trunk, including the bark (rine). All of the interior workings of the tree are preserved in minute detail, including cell structure and the "pithy" vein structure. This specimen exhibits the unusual structure of a palm tree, which is very different from traditional fossilized wood. Specimen is strong and durable, suitable for a wall mount or a beautiful tabletop.

Stock #4049
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Woodworthia Jurassic (195 m.y.o.) Zimbabwe, Africa

Large "Chain fern" log (Araucarioid-type fossil wood) section that has been cut and highly polished. Log is 12" tall and 4" in diameter. Circumference is 13". Glass-like polish on one end shows rings and cell structure. Shoot scars are large, numerous, and very well defined. Specimen is freestanding on unpolished end. Wonderful display fossil!

Stock #3990
$445.00
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Aleurites glandulosa Eocene (50 m.y.o.) Green River Formation Uintah County, Utah, USA

HUGE leaf with stem, over 6" long, on matrix, 5" x 7" x 1". Leaf is in PRISTINE condition, with wonderful detail on veins. No repair or restoration. Extremely nice and showy - great decorator fossil!

Stock #4005
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Populus wilmattae with Caesalpinites falcata Eocene (50 m.y.o.) Green River Formation Uintah County, Utah, USA

Large Poplar leaf with stem, 6 3/4" long and 3" wide, and smaller leaf, on matrix, 7 1/2" x 4 1/2" x 1" thick. Both leaves have great color contrast and detail with clearly visible venation. These fossil leaves were discovered on the edges of the prehistoric "Great Fossil Lake" that produced all the famous Wyoming fish fossils. Wonderful display and decorator fossil!

Stock #3999
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