Odd looking root? or Horsetail fossil

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I found this surface fossil recently in the Fort Union formation in central Montana. I have found lots of leaves and Horsetail plant fossils nearby but this is strange with all the cross sections. It almost looks like a pitcher plant. Any ideas?

 

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