Perfect Eocene Sassafras hesperia Fossil Leaf

Name: Sassafras hesperia

Age: Middle Eocene

Size (25.4 mm = 1 inch): Matrix 3" X 4" (75mm X 100mm) Leaf 2 13/16" (72mm)

Location: Tranquille Shale, Cache Creek, B.C. Canada

Code: PL017

Price: $40.00 - sold

This is a perfect specimen of Sassafras hesperia, which is uncommon in the tranquille shale. Moreover, this species usually has three lobes; only about 10% are found with one lobe as seen here.

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