0.5" Detailed Fossil Seeds Plant Green River FM Uintah County Utah Eocene Age
Location: Uintah County, Utah
Weight: 3 Ounces
Dimensions: 2.7 Inches Long, 2.3 Inches Wide, 0.8 Inches Thick (Plate)
Seed Dimensions: 0.5 Inches Long, 0.3 Inches wide
The item pictured is the one you will receive.
This is a genuine fossil.
50 million years old, Eocene age
Fossil Seed Group
Fossil Seed Group – Eocene Plant Fossils from Fossil Lake, Green River Formation
This remarkable Fossil Seed Group dates to the Eocene epoch, approximately 50 million years ago, and originates from the renowned Fossil Lake deposits of the Green River Formation in southwestern Wyoming. Fossil Lake once spanned nearly 930 square miles, and its unusual lake chemistry prevented decay and scavenging, allowing thinly laminated limestone layers to preserve fossils with exceptional detail.
These fossilized seeds represent the subtropical terrestrial vegetation that thrived around the ancient lake margins. The Green River Formation preserves one of the most complete Paleogene freshwater ecosystems known, including abundant fossil fish, insects, crustaceans, amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals, and an extraordinary diversity of plant life. More than 325 species of fossil leaves, seeds, and flowers have been documented from these deposits, making them critical to understanding Eocene plant diversity and paleoecology.
Ideal for fossil collectors, paleobotany enthusiasts, educators, and museums, this Fossil Seed Group is both scientifically significant and visually appealing. It offers a tangible connection to the lush Eocene landscapes of North America and provides valuable insight into the ancient ecosystems preserved within the Green River Formation, making it an excellent addition to any collection or educational display.
