Large Impressive Mahonia Leaf Fossil from Green River

Mahonia eocenica (Oregon Grape Leaf)

Division Magnoliophyta, Class Magnoliopsida, Order Ranunculales, Family Berberidaceae

Geological Time: Eocene

Size: Leaf fossil is 77 mm x 57 mm on a 15 cm x 13 cm plate ( 3 x 2.25” on a 6 x 5” plate)

Fossil Site: Parachute Creek Member, Green River Formation, Douglas Pass, Colorado

Fossil Code: PFP130

Price: $195.00

Mahonia Plant Leaf FossilDescription: The Green River Formation is know for the excellent quality of preservation of it’s fossils. This leaf is no exception. First of all, it is a rarely found species. The chocolate brown of the leaf contrasting against the background matrix is excellent. Note the detail of the leaf, including, a strong mid-vein, spinose teeth and a complex pattern of secondary and inter-secondary veins. Mahonia is a shrub.

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