#plant fossil

[transparentfossil]

5.75" Petrified "Colla Wood" With Chrysocolla & Malachite - Turkey

[samimarkart]

Pennsylvanian Shale, 2024, cotton fabric, thread and batting

[sleepyyghostt]

new fossil :3

[emperornorton47]

Gymnosperm

[uk-fossils]

Macroneuropteris & Sphenophyllum Fossil Leaf - Carboniferous - UK - Radstock Somerset - COA

This listing is for a 100% genuine fossil leaf specimen, featuring Macroneuropteris scheuchzeri and Sphenophyllum cuneifolium, two extinct plant species from the Carboniferous Period (~310 million years ago). This rare and beautifully preserved specimen was discovered in the Coal Measures of Radstock, Somerset, UK—a historically significant fossil site known for its exceptional plant fossils.

Your specimen was discovered by our own team members, Alister and Alison, on March 6, 2025, and has been cleaned, prepped, and treated by Alison to ensure its long-term stability and clarity of detail.

The fossil shown in the photo is the exact one you will receive, professionally photographed with a 1cm scale cubefor accurate sizing.

Species Information:

Macroneuropteris scheuchzeri: A seed fern (Pteridosperm) with distinctively large, veined leaflets, common in Carboniferous coal forests.

Sphenophyllum cuneifolium: A now-extinct vine-like plant related to horsetails, with wedge-shaped leaves adapted for climbing.

This museum-quality fossil is a fantastic addition to any fossil collection, an excellent gift for plant lovers and paleobotany enthusiasts, or an educational specimen for those interested in prehistoric ecosystems.

Each fossil comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, guaranteeing its authenticity and ethical sourcing.

Details:

Age: Carboniferous Period (~310 million years old)

Location: Radstock, Somerset, United Kingdom

Formation: Coal Measures

Type: Fossilised plant leaves

Size: See photo with 1cm scale cube for reference

Condition: Cleaned, prepped, and treated for preservation

Provenance: Hand-collected by our team members in March 2025

This is a unique opportunity to own a real piece of Earth’s prehistoric history. Add it to your collection today!

All of our fossils are 100% genuine specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

[hbystuff]

Habitat - 32 colours

[reasonsforhope]

Masterpost: Reasons I firmly believe we will beat climate change

Posts are in reverse chronological order (by post date, not article date), mostly taken from my "climate change" tag, which I went through all the way back to the literal beginning of my blog. Will update periodically.

Especially big deal articles/posts are in bold.

Big picture:

Mature trees offer hope in world of rising emissions (x)

Spying from space: How satellites can help identify and rein in a potent climate pollutant (x)

Good news: Tiny urban green spaces can cool cities and save lives (x)

Conservation and economic development go hand in hand, more often than expected (x)

The exponential growth of solar power will change the world (x)

Sun Machines: Solar, an energy that gets cheaper and cheaper, is going to be huge (x)

Wealthy nations finally deliver promised climate aid, as calls for more equitable funding for poor countries grow (x)

For Earth Day 2024, experts are spreading optimism – not doom. Here's why. (x)

Opinion: I’m a Climate Scientist. I’m Not Screaming Into the Void Anymore. (x)

The World’s Forests Are Doing Much Better Than We Think (x)

‘Staggering’ green growth gives hope for 1.5C, says global energy chief (x)

Beyond Catastrophe: A New Climate Reality Is Coming Into View (x)

Young Forests Capture Carbon Quicker than Previously Thought (x)

Yes, climate change can be beaten by 2050. Here's how. (x)

Soil improvements could keep planet within 1.5C heating target, research shows (x)

The global treaty to save the ozone layer has also slowed Arctic ice melt (x)

The doomers are wrong about humanity’s future — and its past (x)

Scientists Find Methane is Actually Offsetting 30% of its Own Heating Effect on Planet (x)

Are debt-for-climate swaps finally taking off? (x)

High seas treaty: historic deal to protect international waters finally reached at UN (x)

How Could Positive ‘Tipping Points’ Accelerate Climate Action? (x)

Specific examples:

Environmental Campaigners Celebrate As Labour Ends Tory Ban On New Onshore Wind Projects (x)

Private firms are driving a revolution in solar power in Africa (x)

How the small Pacific island nation of Vanuatu drastically cut plastic pollution (x)

Rewilding sites have seen 400% increase in jobs since 2008, research finds [Scotland] (x)

The American Climate Corps take flight, with most jobs based in the West (x)

Waste Heat Generated from Electronics to Warm Finnish City in Winter Thanks to Groundbreaking Thermal Energy Project (x)

Climate protection is now a human right — and lawsuits will follow [European Union] (x)

A new EU ecocide law ‘marks the end of impunity for environmental criminals’ (x)

Solar hits a renewable energy milestone not seen since WWII [United States] (x)

These are the climate grannies. They’ll do whatever it takes to protect their grandchildren. [United States and Native American Nations] (x)

Century of Tree Planting Stalls the Warming Effects in the Eastern United States, Says Study (x)

Chart: Wind and solar are closing in on fossil fuels in the EU (x)

UK use of gas and coal for electricity at lowest since 1957, figures show (x)

Countries That Generate 100% Renewable Energy Electricity (x)

Indigenous advocacy leads to largest dam removal project in US history [United States and Native American Nations] (x)

India’s clean energy transition is rapidly underway, benefiting the entire world (x)

China is set to shatter its wind and solar target five years early, new report finds (x)

‘Game changing’: spate of US lawsuits calls big oil to account for climate crisis (x)

Largest-ever data set collection shows how coral reefs can survive climate change (x)

The Biggest Climate Bill of Your Life - But What Does It DO? [United States] (x)

Good Climate News: Headline Roundup April 1st through April 15th, 2023 (x)

How agroforestry can restore degraded lands and provide income in the Amazon (x) [Brazil]

Loss of Climate-Crucial Mangrove Forests Has Slowed to Near-Negligable Amount Worldwide, Report Hails (x)

Agroecology schools help communities restore degraded land in Guatemala (x)

Climate adaptation:

Solar-powered generators pull clean drinking water 'from thin air,' aiding communities in need: 'It transforms lives' (x)

‘Sponge’ Cities Combat Urban Flooding by Letting Nature Do the Work [China] (x)

Indian Engineers Tackle Water Shortages with Star Wars Tech in Kerala (x)

A green roof or rooftop solar? You can combine them in a biosolar roof — boosting both biodiversity and power output (x)

Global death tolls from natural disasters have actually plummeted over the last century (x)

Los Angeles Just Proved How Spongy a City Can Be (x)

This city turns sewage into drinking water in 24 hours. The concept is catching on [Namibia] (x)

Plants teach their offspring how to adapt to climate change, scientists find (x)

Resurrecting Climate-Resilient Rice in India (x)

Edit 1/12/25: Yes, I know a bunch of the links disappeared. I'll try to fix that when I get the chance. In the meantime, read all the other stuff!!

Other Masterposts:

Going carbon negative and how we're going to fix global heating (x)

[housecow]

Why do you hate Instagram is it because it's ran by Facebook because if so super fair

i mean. that’s definitely part of it but i really don’t like pic/video-dominated algorithmic media loll… shit rots your mind. i really prefer tumblr above any other social media at this point bc you can actually curate your own experience without worry. also there’s no shitty AI stuff yet god bless 🙏

[spiny-ant]

dinosaur ant (N. macrops) stimboard would be really cool!!!

Graaaaagh

🦖-🦖-🦖|🦖-🐜-🦖|🦖-🦖-🦖

[mineralsrocksandfossiltalks]

March Madness Round 2 Bracket 2

Welcome back to another day of March Madness. Let's see who made it through to compete today! Our first competitor is Jaekelopterus the giant eurypterid! It crushed Arthropleura by 11 points. This arthropod is found in early Devonian rocks in Europe and North America.

It is up against the giant clubmoss relative Lepidodendron which beat out Araucaria by only two points! Lepidodendron fossils have been found across the globe in rocks dating to the Late Carboniferous all the way until the end Permian Extinction event.

[crossroadsdog]

Aro-Ace Pride Parasaurolophus Planter, 2024

sold

[transparentfossil]

12.1" Polished Triassic Petrified Wood Round - Poison Springs, Utah

[samimarkart]

some other mazon creek doodling! composition play with the first two and just some mindless drawing for the other two

[starryspngs]

Amber

Source: X / X

[mindblowingscience]

The unique underwater kelp forests that line the Pacific Coast support a varied ecosystem that was thought to have evolved along with the kelp over the past 14 million years. But the new study shows that kelp flourished off the Northwest Coast more than 32 million years ago, long before the appearance of modern groups of marine mammals, sea urchins, birds, and bivalves that today call the forests home.

Continue Reading.

[uk-fossils]

Euonymus & Nilssoniopteris | Lower Eocene Fossils | USA | Genuine Certified Specimen

This listing features an exquisite fossilized leaf specimen showcasing Euonymus and Nilssoniopteris, originating from the Lower Eocene of the USA. These beautifully preserved leaves provide a captivating glimpse into the diverse plant life that thrived approximately 56-47 million years ago.

The Lower Eocene period was a time of significant global warming, leading to lush forests that supported a wide range of flora and fauna. Fossilized leaves from this era are prized for their fine details, which reveal the structure and venation patterns unique to ancient plant species.

Fossil Information:

Species: Euonymus & Nilssoniopteris

Fossil Type: Fossilized Leaves

Geological Formation: Lower Eocene

Age: ~56-47 million years old

Location: USA

Size: See scale cube (1cm) in photos for exact measurements

Preservation: Excellent detail with visible venation and natural textures

Key Features:

✔ Authentic fossilized leaves from the Lower Eocene period

✔ Beautiful natural preservation showcasing fine leaf structures

✔ Rare combination of Euonymus and Nilssoniopteris species

✔ Ideal for collectors, educational displays, and natural history enthusiasts

Authenticity & Certification:

All of our fossils are 100% genuine specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. The fossil shown in the photos is the exact specimen you will receive.

Why Buy From Us?

This fossil originates from the renowned Alice Purnell Collection, one of the largest and most respected fossil collections globally. We specialize in high-quality, museum-grade fossils perfect for serious collectors, educators, and researchers.

Add a stunning piece of prehistoric plant life to your collection today—this rare fossilized leaf specimen is a remarkable window into Earth's ancient ecosystems!