{"product_id":"1-1-caesalpinia-pecorae-divi-divi-trees-fossil-plant-leaf-eocene-age-uintah-utah-06mqq87","title":"1.1\" Caesalpinia Pecorae Divi Divi Trees Fossil Plant Leaf Eocene Age Uintah Utah","description":"\u003cp\u003eLocation: Green River Formation, Uintah County, Utah\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 1.1 Ounces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 2.7 Inches Long, 1.9 Inches Wide, 0.2 Inches Thick\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaf Dimensions: 1.1 Inches Long, 0.3 Inches Wide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe item pictured is the one you will receive.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eEocene Age 56 million years ago\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"608\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(172, 92, 12);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"180\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCaesalpinia Pecorae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, commonly known as the \u003cstrong\u003eDivi Divi Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a leguminous tree or large shrub whose ancient relatives thrived in the Eocene epoch. Fossil specimens from the Green River Formation, spanning Utah, Colorado, and Wyoming, date to the early Middle Eocene, approximately 53–48 million years ago. These fossils preserve leaves in fine detail, revealing delicate venation patterns that reflect the plant’s structure and ecological role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"1143\"\u003eAlthough the Green River Formation is best known for its exceptional fish fossils, it also preserves a diverse array of flora and fauna, including invertebrates, vertebrates such as reptiles and mammals, and even rare Eocene stromatolites. Some fossil leaves show traces of tiny insects, though these are not always well-preserved, making such associations particularly valuable for understanding Eocene ecological interactions. Insects are rarely represented in these deposits, which adds scientific significance to these fossils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1579\"\u003eThe abundance of Caesalpinia pecorae and other leguminous plants indicates that they were a prominent component of lake-margin vegetation, contributing to the lush ecosystems surrounding the large freshwater lakes of the Eocene. These fossils offer paleobotanists, educators, and collectors a tangible connection to ancient landscapes, providing insight into plant diversity, paleoecology, and the evolution of leguminous flora.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr id=\"horizontalrule\"\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"GreenInsect26","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52053034762520,"sku":"06MQQ87","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1250\/0441\/files\/5U8A9078_2612cd1b-f0cf-4ba9-a918-8126513295e5.jpg?v=1778618983","url":"https:\/\/www.fossilageminerals.com\/products\/1-1-caesalpinia-pecorae-divi-divi-trees-fossil-plant-leaf-eocene-age-uintah-utah-06mqq87","provider":"Fossil Age Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}