3.2" Detailed Ginkgo Cranei Fossil Plant Leaf Morton County, ND Paleocene Age COA

Location: Morton County, North Dakota, Sentinel Butte Formation

Weight: 2.8 Ounces

Dimensions: 4.6 Inches Long, 4.1 Inches Wide, 0.4 Inches Thick (Plate)

Leaf Dimensions: 3.2 Inches Long, 0.8 Inches Wide

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Own a piece of prehistoric Earth with this exceptional Ginkgo Cranei fossil leaf from the early Paleocene Epoch (66–56 million years ago). This fossil comes from a critical period immediately after the Cretaceous–Paleogene mass extinction, when non-avian dinosaurs, giant marine reptiles, and countless other species vanished, leaving forests and ecosystems to recover and flourish. During the Paleocene, Earth’s climate was warm and ice-free, supporting dense tropical, subtropical, and deciduous forests even at high latitudes. These forests were among the first recognizably modern rainforests, providing ideal conditions for the rise of modern plant lineages, including flowering plants (angiosperms), palms, and cacti, alongside insects that coevolved with them.

The Ginkgo Cranei leaf fossil preserves delicate structural details, making it a visually striking and scientifically valuable specimen. It offers insight into the composition, diversity, and resilience of early Paleocene forests and illustrates how vegetation rebounded after a major extinction event. Perfect for fossil collectors, paleobotany enthusiasts, educators, and museums, this Ginkgo Cranei fossil leaf is not only a beautiful display piece but also a tangible link to Earth’s prehistoric forests, capturing the evolution of modern plant life and the extraordinary recovery of ecosystems after mass extinction.