Fossil Leaves.

[old digger]

Here are some fossil leaves that I have found that I thought I would share. Harry, I was wondering if you could help me in identifying the species of tree if possible. Anyone else is welcome.
Thank You!






The third photo is that of a Fern and the fourth is that of a Grass or Reed imprint.

 

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[Age_old]

Way cool! Nice finds.

It's not my forte, but I'm sure Harry will know what species those are.

 

[Harry Pristis]

Way cool! Nice finds.

It's not my forte, but I'm sure Harry will know what species those are.

Harry is adept (usually) in distinguishing between poison oak and Virginia creeper. And, Harry is familiar with loquat tree leaves and with sabal palm fronds which occur in his yard. About Cretaceous(?) leaves, Harry knows little.

'old digger', you might post these images to The Fossil Forum where some palaeobotanists hang out. They are good images of very nice specimens which should be readily identified.

 

[old digger]

My apology to you Harry. I took it for granted that this was your speciality. Thank You! A lot of us here on TNET appreciate and savor your knowledge.

 

[Harry Pristis]

Based on info you've provided elsewhere, Dennis, I am guessing that you collected the leaves from fine-grain siltstone from the Fort Union Formation, Late Cretaceous to Paleocene. This is exposed in Eastern Montana, and is characterized by coal seams.
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The other possibility is that both the coprolites and leaves are from the Hell Creek Fm which dominates the Eastern half of Montana. . . Hell Creek Fm mudstones.

These are clues to help your research to identify the leaves. Let us know what you discover.

 

[rock]

Very nice fossils