Green River Fossil Flower 0.75″–Utah Eocene 45 Million Years Old

Description

Up for sale is a well-preserved fossil flower/calyx (Astronium or Chaneya sp.) collected from the Eocene Green River Formation in Utah. Fossil flora from the Green River Formation is far less common than fish material, making detailed flowering parts highly sought after by collectors. This specimen features dark, carbonaceous preservation highlighting five distinct petals radiating from the central axis, contrasting nicely against the lighter shale matrix. Specimen Size: ~0.75 inches across Matrix Dimensions: 3 inches × 2.25 inches Geological Formation: Green River Formation Age: Eocene Epoch (~48–50 million years old)Location: Utah, USA Highlights:Crisp, dark carbon film preservation showing the outline of multiple petals. Natural, display-ready shale slab with no repairs or reconstruction. An excellent addition for collectors of fossil plants, Green River fauna/flora, or Cenozoic paleobotany.