1.7" Detailed Fossil Plant Leafs Metasequoia Dawn Redwood Oligocene Age MT COA
Location: Muddy Creek Formation, Beaverhead County, Montana
Weight: 1.5 Ounces
Dimensions: 3.1 Inches Long, 2.4 Inches Wide, 0.3 Inches Thick (Plate)
Leaf Dimensions: 1.7 Inches Long, 0.9 Inches Wide
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This is a genuine fossil
The Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia) is a truly remarkable living fossil, dating back to the age of dinosaurs. Fossil specimens reveal that this ancient deciduous conifer once formed dense forests across Asia, Europe, and North America, thriving in warm, humid prehistoric climates.
Long thought extinct and known only from fossilized leaves, cones, and wood, the genus amazed botanists when living trees were discovered in central China in 1944. Today, Metasequoia is a fast-growing ornamental tree with pyramidal crowns and straight trunks that can reach 120 feet in height.
Fossil Dawn Redwoods are prized by collectors, educators, and museums for their extraordinary scientific and aesthetic value. These specimens provide a tangible connection to prehistoric forests, ancient ecosystems, and plant evolution, offering a rare glimpse into the world of the dinosaurs. Perfect for display or study, Metasequoia fossils combine historical significance, natural beauty, and educational importance in a single, highly coveted piece.
