1.1" Detailed Cedrelospermum Nervosum Fossil Plant Leaf Eocene Age Green River UT
Location: Green River Formation, Uintah County, Utah
Weight: 1.1 Ounces
Dimensions: 2.6 Inches Long, 2.6 Inches Wide, 0.2 Inches Thick (Plate)
Leaf Dimensions: 1.1 Inches Long, 0.3 Inches Wide
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Eocene Age 56 million years ago
The Cardiospermum genus mainly includes herbaceous vines. One current species is regarded as an invasive in the Southern USA! This specimen is well-preserved, showcasing a deep, dark chocolate hue.
Fossil remains are plentiful in the shales from the early Middle Eocene period of the Green River Formation across Utah, Colorado, and Wyoming. Clearly, this family played a significant role in the vegetation around the large lakes where these shales were formed.
