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Rare Permian Walchia Conifer from Germany
Stock Number  D331082
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Name:   Walchia Conifer
Age:  Permian
Formation:  Niederkirchen Beds
Location:  Rheinpfalz, Germany
Size:  Branch is 1.45 inches long

This is a rare Permian plant fossil. It is a Walchia branch from Germany. Walchia is a fossil conifer, cypress-like plant found in Europe and North America. This specimen was found in the classic Branchiosaurus beds of Germany. This specimen has great detail preserved and is well centered on the large, natural plate of shale. This is a very fine example of an unusual Walchia conifer branch.