Huge, 15.9" Plate of Paleocene Leaf Fossils - Glendive, Montana

This is an association of eleven fossil leaves from the Fort Union Formation near Glendive, Montana. The rock contains three Zizyphoides flabellum (#1), three Davidia antiqua leaves (#5), a "Ficus" sp. leaf (#7), a Beringiaphyllum cupanoides leaf (#30), two Platanus nobilis (Sycamore) leaves (#37) and an unidentified leaf (#50). The dark orange/brown preservation contrasts well against the shale, and many of the details in the leaf can be seen in good relief. There may be some touchups to the surface of the leaves where pieces of them flaked onto the negative during collection.

The entire specimen measures 15.9 x 12.2" and includes a metal (rebar) display stand.

#1 - Zizyphoides flabellum (2.1", 2.1" & 2.2")
#5 - Davidia antiqua (2.25", 2.5" & 3.3")
#7- "Ficus" sp. (3.5" long)
#30- Beringiaphyllum cupanoides (1.75")
#37- Platanus nobilis (3.3" & 5.2" long)
#50 - Unidentified leaf (3.1" long)