Large Salix Leaf Fossil from Green River

Salix (Willow) Plant Fossil Leaf

Division Magnoliophyta, Class Magnoliopsida, Order Malpighiales, Family Salicaceae

Geological Time: Eocene

Size: Leaf fossil is 102 mm x 20 mm on a 15 cm x 9 cm plate (4 x 3/4” on a 6 x 3.5” plate)

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

Fossil Code: PFP131

Price: $95.00

Salix Leaf FossilDescription: The Green River Formation is know for the excellent quality of preservation of it’s fossils. This leaf is no exception. Note the delicate preservation of the strong mid-vein with the numerous eucamptodromous secondaries arising from it. It has good presence and contrast. The petiole is missing on this specimen.

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