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Glossopteris browniana Age: Permian Formation: Glossopteris Beds Location: New South Wales, Australia Size: Plate is over 8 inches across This specimen is not for sale Click here for similar specimens that are for sale
Here is a unique fossil plant. This is a large plate of Glossopteris browniana from the Permian of Australia. Glossopteris was a tree of substantial size and had a trunk reaching up to 16'' in diameter. This giant seed fern had very thick leaves - each leaf had a sturdy midrib with a network of veins. Fossils from this tree are an important indicator of the theory of continental drift. There are several leaves present on this plate, and they exhibit fine detail - the venation is beautifully displayed. The orangish-red leaves contrast strikingly with the creamish-pink matrix. The plants are well showcased on the large, natural plate. This is a nice specimen of Glossopteris vegetation from the Permian of Australia.