Fossil Leaf. Dawn Redwood. Metasequoia. Oligocene. Muddy Creek Formation. Beaverhead County, Montana, USA. 1.98 x 1.81 x 0...

Description

Fossil Leaf
Dawn Redwood
Metasequoia
Oligocene
Muddy Creek Formation
Beaverhead County, Montana, USA
1.98 x 1.81 x 0.75 inches (5.03 x 4.60 x 1.90 cm)

This tiny fossil consists of a branching, brown fossil leaf that nearly covers its tan rock matrix. The small botanical remnant is well-defined, with bold linear leafy segments contrasting nicely against the similar colored yet differently hued irregular brick. This little fossil example came from a quite big ancient tree.

[Scale: 1 inch, with mark at 1 cm]

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