Impressive Green River Plant Fossils from Utah

Populus wilmattae (popular)

Order Malphghiales, Family Salicaceae

Platanus wyomingensis (sycamore)

Class Magnoliopsida, Order Hamamelidales, Family Platanaceae

Geological Time: Eocene

Size (25.4 mm = 1 inch): The Poplar fossil is 4 1/4”, the Sycamore fossil is 6 ” on a 8 x 5 1/2” plate

Fossil Site: Parachute Creek Member, Green River Formation, Bonanza, Utah

Fossil Code: PFP174

Price: $150.00

Green River Plant FossilsDescription: The Green River Formation is known for the excellent quality of preservation of its fossils. These leaves are no exception. This is a remarkably detailed example showing the venation of both leaves quite clearly. The plate is solid and would make a nice display or collection piece. Note the large insect bite on the Poplar leaf.

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