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Double Cardiospermum Specimen From Utah
Stock Number  FPUCC02

Name:   Cardiospermum coloradensis
Age:  Eocene
Formation:  Green River
Location:  Near Bonanza, Utah
Size:  Leaves are both 1.5 inches long.

This is a unique specimen of Cardiospermum coloradensis, balloon vine, from the Green River Formation. There are two complete leaves and one partial leaf on the plate. These interesting lobed leaves are different in appearance, yet belong to the same species. The fossils have great color and contrast. They are nicely positioned on the natural plate of matrix. This is a very displayable plate of balloon vine leaves.