{"product_id":"1-2-caesalpinia-pecorae-divi-divi-trees-fossil-plant-leaf-eocene-age-uintah-utah-06fxx162","title":"1.2\" 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: 3.1 Ounces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 3 Inches Long, 2.3 Inches Wide, 0.6 Inches Thick\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaf Dimensions: 1.2 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=\"141\" data-end=\"520\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"182\"\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 Divi Divi Tree, is a leguminous tree or large shrub whose ancient relatives thrived in the Eocene ecosystems of North America. Fossil specimens of this plant are preserved in the shales of the early Middle Eocene Green River Formation, spanning Utah, Colorado, and Wyoming, approximately 53–48 million years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003eAlthough the Green River Formation is best known for its exquisitely preserved fish fossils, it also contains a diverse array of plant and animal life, including invertebrates, vertebrates such as reptiles and mammals, and even Eocene stromatolites. Fossilized leaves of Caesalpinia pecorae display detailed venation, capturing delicate structural features of the plant. Occasionally, tiny insect traces are preserved alongside the leaves, although insects are rarely seen in these deposits, adding exceptional scientific value to such specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1461\"\u003eThe abundant preservation of Caesalpinia pecorae and other leguminous plants indicates that they formed a significant component of lake-margin vegetation during the Eocene. These fossils provide paleobotanists, educators, collectors, and museums with valuable insight into the diversity, ecology, and structure of ancient plant communities that surrounded large freshwater lakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1708\"\u003eWhether used for study, display, or teaching, Caesalpinia pecorae fossils offer a tangible connection to the lush Eocene landscapes of North America, illustrating the important role of leguminous trees and shrubs in prehistoric ecosystems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr id=\"horizontalrule\"\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"GreenInsect26","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51683506815256,"sku":"06FXX162","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1250\/0441\/files\/5U8A7117_9db344e7-e91a-431f-9714-c1363ea7612e.jpg?v=1771045516","url":"https:\/\/www.fossilageminerals.com\/products\/1-2-caesalpinia-pecorae-divi-divi-trees-fossil-plant-leaf-eocene-age-uintah-utah-06fxx162","provider":"Fossil Age Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}