2.4" Davidia Antiqua Fossil Plant Leaf Plant Fort Union Formation Glendive Montana

Location: Glendive, Montana - Fort Union Formation

Weight: 11.8 Ounces

Dimensions: 3.7 Inches Long, 3 Inches Wide, 0.9 Inches Thick (Plate)

Leaf Dimensions: 2.4 Inches Long, 1.6 Inches Wide

The item pictured is the one you will receive.

This is a genuine fossil

Paleocene Age 60 million years ago

Experience the prehistoric world with this stunning Davidia Antiqua fossil leaf, originating from the early Paleocene Epoch, roughly 66–56 million years ago. This leaf dates from a critical period in Earth’s history, following the Cretaceous–Paleogene mass extinction, which marked the end of the reign of non-avian dinosaurs and significantly reshaped global ecosystems. During the Paleocene, the planet was warm and ice-free, supporting dense subtropical and deciduous forests even near the poles. These conditions allowed modern plant lineages, including early flowering plants (angiosperms), palms, and cacti, to flourish and evolve. The Davidia antiqua fossil preserves intricate details of leaf morphology, offering a rare glimpse into the Paleocene flora, forest composition, and plant-insect interactions that shaped early modern ecosystems. Such fossils provide invaluable insights into how life recovered and diversified after mass extinction events. Perfect for fossil collectors, paleobotany enthusiasts, educators, and museums, this Davidia Antiqua leaf is more than a fossil—it is a tangible connection to a world of lush, post-extinction forests and the early evolution of plants that dominate Earth today.