1.4" Pecopteris Fern Fossil - Missouri

Pecopteris Fern Fossil - Missouri #65952

This is a nicely defined fossil fern, Pecopteris sp., preserved on rock. It comes from the Pleasenton Formation in Warrensburg, Missouri. The dark preservation of the leaves contrasts well against the light grey color of the shale.

SPECIES

Pecopteris vestita

AGE

Lower Pennsylvanian (~300 Million Years)

LOCATION

Warrensburg, Missouri

FORMATION

Pleasenton Formation

SIZE

1.4" fern. 1.5x1.4" rock dimensions

1.4" Pecopteris Fern Fossil - Missouri

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