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Name:
Symphoricarpus sp.
Age: Eocene
Formation: Green River Formation
Location: Bonanza, Utah
Size: Leaf is 1 inch long, not including petiole
Here is an extremely rare leaf from Utah. This is Symphoricarpus sp. (Snowberry) from the Green River Formation. This is only the third example of this leaf that we have ever seen from this site. The fossil Snowberry leaf has a very rounded shape and exhibits fine detail. The entire, slightly undulating margins of the leaf are intact. This leaf has strong primary venation and much weaker secondary and tertiary venation. The distinct petiole is even intact, which is imcredibly rare. The dark-colored leaf contrasts beautifully with the dark tan matrix. The fossil is nicely showcased on the squared plate of shale. This is an excellent example of this very scarce leaf from the Eocene.
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