Description
Location: Muddy Creek Formation, Beaverhead County, Montana
Weight: 0.9 Ounces
Dimensions: 2.7 Inches Long, 1.6 Inches Wide, 0.3 Inches Thick (Plate)
Leaf Dimensions: 2 Inches Long, 0.8 Inches Wide
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The item pictured is the one you will receive.
The Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia) is a unique fossil conifer, with a lineage stretching back to the Mesozoic Era, when dinosaurs roamed prehistoric forests. Fossil evidence shows it flourished across Asia, Europe, and North America, forming vital parts of ancient ecosystems.
Believed extinct for millions of years, it was rediscovered in 1944 in central China, earning the distinction of a living fossil tree. Fossil and living specimens share the rare trait of being deciduous, shedding needles annually, a characteristic preserved through millions of years of evolution.
Modern Dawn Redwoods are fast-growing ornamental trees, reaching 120 feet with tall, straight trunks and pyramidal crowns. Fossil Metasequoia specimens are treasured by collectors, museums, and educators, offering insight into prehistoric forests, plant evolution, and ancient climates. These fossils provide a stunning and educational connection to Earth’s deep botanical history, making them ideal for study, display, and collection.
