2.2" Detailed Ginkgo Cranei Fossil Plant Leaf Morton County, ND Paleocene Age COA
Location: Morton County, North Dakota, Sentinel Butte Formation
Weight: 8.9 Ounces
Dimensions: 4.4 Inches Long, 4.1 Inches Wide, 0.9 Inches Thick (Plate)
Leaf Dimensions: 2.2 Inches Long, 1.8 Inches Wide
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
The item pictured is the one you will receive.
Ginkgo Cranei Fossil Plant Leaf.
Explore the ancient world with this extraordinary Ginkgo Cranei fossil leaf, dating from the early Paleocene Epoch, approximately 66–56 million years ago. This period immediately followed the Cretaceous–Paleogene mass extinction, a global event that led to the extinction of non-avian dinosaurs, giant marine reptiles, and many other species, opening ecological niches for plants and animals to thrive. During the Paleocene, Earth’s climate was warm and ice-free, with dense tropical, subtropical, and deciduous forests covering much of the globe, including polar regions. These forests were among the first modern-style rainforests, supporting the rise of modern plant lineages, including flowering plants (angiosperms), palms, and cacti, along with coevolving insects that pollinated them.
The Ginkgo Cranei leaf fossil preserves intricate details of its structure, providing a rare glimpse into the composition, diversity, and resilience of early modern forests. Fossils like this illustrate how vegetation recovered and diversified after Earth’s greatest extinction events. Ideal for fossil collectors, paleobotany enthusiasts, educators, and museums, this Ginkgo Cranei fossil leaf is both a scientific treasure and a visually stunning display piece, offering a tangible connection to prehistoric forests and the early evolution of modern plant life.
