Description
Step back nearly 50 million years into the warm, subtropical world of the Early Eocene Epoch with this remarkable fossil sycamore leaf (Macginitiea wyomingensis). Collected from the Parachute Creek Member of the world-famous Green River Formation near Bonanza, Uintah County, Utah, this specimen offers an exceptional glimpse into North America’s prehistoric rainforest flora.
Measuring a impressive 5.5 inches across, the leaf displays remarkable aesthetic presence, complete with deeply cut palmate lobes, crisp perimeter margins, and a preserved petiole (stem). The rich, dark-brown carbonized organic detail creates a striking natural contrast against the cream-to-tan fine-grained shale matrix. Professional preparation work around the leaf border gives the specimen an attractive high-relief profile that makes the fossil pop off the stone.
The leaf is beautifully centered on a rectangular 10″ x 8″ cut shale slab, making it ideal for tabletop display on a stand or as a framed wall installation.
Key Features & Specimen Highlights
Species: Macginitiea wyomingensis (Extinct ancestral Sycamore)
Geologic Formation: Green River Formation (Parachute Creek Member)
Locality: Bonanza, Uintah County, Utah, USA
Age: Early Eocene Epoch (~48 – 50 Million Years Old)
Leaf Size: 5.5 inches (approx. 14 cm)
Matrix Dimensions: 10 inches x 8 inches x 0.5 inches (25.4 cm x 20.3 cm)
Condition: 100% natural leaf preservation with no paint or color reconstruction. The matrix slab has one clean, professionally stabilized glue repair.
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