Saturday, October 30, 2010

Annularia Plant Fossils of Kentucky


Annularia plant fossils found in eastern Kentucky coal fields.  The plants existed in the Pennsylvanian Period.





Friday, October 29, 2010

Calamites of Eastern Kentucky


Calamites fossils found in the Breathitt Group of Hazard, Kentucky.  These fossils were formed in the eastern Kentucky coal fields during the Pennsylvanian Period. 




Thursday, October 28, 2010

Annularia of Eastern Kentucky


 Pennsylvanian Period (Carboniferous for those outside the United States) plant fossils found in the Breathitt Group.  Found in Hazard, Kentucky (the coal area of eastern Kentucky created over 300 million years ago).  These fossil plants appear to be Annularia.


Note: fossils photographed while wet to increase contrast. Thanks to Kenny for the fossils.