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Name:
Lepidodendron sp.
Age: Pennsylvanian
Formation: Cherokee Series
Location: Pella, Iowa
Size: Branch is 4.5 inches long
This is a fine specimen of a Lepidodendron branch from the Pennsylvanian of Iowa. Lepidodendron trees were very important in the formation of coal in the mid-continent area. The diamond-shaped pattern of the bark is very distinct. Each "diamond" represents the point of attachment of a fallen leaf. This specimen is a great example of a branch. The color is natural and the pattern is very detailed. There are also two smaller branches on the plate. This is a beautiful specimen of Lepidodendron from Iowa.
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