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FLOWERS
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| Excellent Fossil Flower With Stamens |
| Stock Number FPFLO08 |
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Name:
Unidentified Flower With Stamens
Age: Eocene
Formation: Green River Formation
Location: Bonanza, Utah
Size: Flower is 0.45 inches long
This is a very uncommon fossil. It is a fossil flower from the Green River Formation of Utah. Flowers are extremely rare in the fossil record, due to their delicate nature. This specimen shows a side view of the flower. The petiole (stem) is clearly defined, and several petals are easily seen. This unique specimen also displays numerous stamens, which is very unusual. The flower has very good color and contrast and is well presented on the natural plate of shale. This is a very collectible example of a rare fossil flower from the Eocene of Utah.
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