1" Rare Fossil Pistillate Cone Metasequoia Dawn Redwood Oligocene Age MT COA
Location: Muddy Creek Formation, Beaverhead County, Montana
Weight: 3.5 Ounces
Dimensions: 2.8 Inches Long, 2.6 Inches Wide, 0.8 Inches Thick (Plate)
Cone And Stem Dimensions: 1 Inch Long, 0.5 Inches Wide
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The Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia) represents one of the most remarkable stories of survival in the plant kingdom. Originating during the age of dinosaurs, this genus was widely distributed in prehistoric forests and is well-preserved in the fossil record.
For centuries, Metasequoia was thought extinct, known only from fossil remains, until a living population was discovered in central China in 1944, making it a world-famous living fossil. Fossil specimens reveal the tree’s ancient deciduous conifer characteristics, including needle-like leaves that shed seasonally.
Today, Dawn Redwoods are fast-growing, ornamental trees that reach 120 feet, featuring a symmetrical pyramidal form. Fossil Metasequoia provides a rare glimpse into prehistoric forests, ancient climates, and the evolutionary resilience of conifers. These fossils are invaluable for paleobotany enthusiasts, collectors, educators, and museums, connecting modern forests with their deep geological past.
