Willow Leaf Fossil from Green River Formation

With an itty bitty insect

Salix cockerelli (Willow)

Order Malpighiales, Family Salicaceae

Geological Time : Eocene

Size (25.4 mm = 1 inch): Fossil is leaf 70 mm long on 110 by 80 mm matrix

Fossil Site: Parachute Creek Member, Green River Formation, Unita County, Colorado

Code: ZPL102

Price: Sold

Salix cockerelli FossilDescription: While the Green River Formation is a Lagerstätte most known for its exquisite fish fossils, the fossil flora and fauna are truly diverse, including plants, invertebrates and vertebrates (including reptiles, mammals) with even Eocene stromatolites represented. This willow leaf shows nice venation. There is also a tiny insect, not so well preserved. Insects are not commonly seen in Green River fossils.

 

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