This fossil comes from the famous Green River Formation, living around 50 million years ago, during the Eocene. Related to the beech family, the best-known group of this family are the oaks. The fruit of this tree usually produced a nut containing a single seed. These are often referred to as acorns!
Length: 2.3 x 2.5 in.
Weight: 5.6 oz
Fossil Type & Species: Compression & Mimosite coloradensis
Location: Green River Formation, United States
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