1.5" Paleocene Fossil Catkin (Palaeocarpinus) - North Dakota

This is a beautiful fossil male catkin (staminal infructescence) of the species Palaeocarpinus dakotensis, collected from the Sentinel Butte Formation of North Dakota. It is finely detailed and the light preservation contrasts well against the dark orangish-brown rock.

It comes with an acrylic display stand.
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DETAILS
SPECIES
Palaeocarpinus dakotensis
LOCATION
Morton County, North Dakota
FORMATION
Sentinel Butte Formation
SIZE
Catkin: 1.5" long, Rock: 3.4 x 3.3"
CATEGORY
ITEM
#262313
GUARANTEE
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