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Excellent Populus Leaf Complete With Petiole
Stock Number  FPUPC02

Name:   Populus cinnamomoides
Age:  Eocene
Formation:  Green River Formation
Location:  Bonanza, Utah
Size:  Leaf is 3.9 inches long including petiole.

Here is an excellent specimen of Populus cinnamomoides. This leaf is from the Eocene of Utah. This lance-shaped leaf is complete and exhibits very fine detail. The dentate margins are easily seen. The venation of the leaf is well defined. The complete petiole is still attached to the leaf. The fossil has outstanding color and contrast. It is very nicely centered on the rectangular plate of matrix. This is a great specimen of Populus cinnamomoides from the Green River Formation.