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FLOWERS
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| Rare Tropical Flower with All Five Petals Intact |
| Stock Number FPFLO40 |
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Name:
Astronium truncatum
Age: Eocene
Formation: Green River Formation
Location: Bonanza, Utah
Size: Flower is 0.45 inches across
Due to their delicate nature, flowers are very rare in the fossil record. This is a stunning specimen of Astronium truncatum, a tropical flower, from the Eocene of Utah. This fossil flower exhibits wonderful detail - all five of the petals are beautifully displayed. The fossil has great color and contrast and is well positioned on the natural plate of shale. This is an excellent example of a rare and delicate fossil.
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