Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Pinus Plant Fossil

 

This image shows a Pinus pine needle fossil found in the Florissant Formation of Teller County, Colorado, USA. It dates to the Chadronian Stage (37.2-33.9 million years ago) of the Eocene Epoch of the Paleogene Period. Thanks to Doug for the image. Field of view 21 mm.