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Eocene Plant Fossil British Columbia Canada Ancient Leaf Flora Specimen Genuine Prehistoric Botanical Remains with COA

Eocene Plant Fossil British Columbia Canada Ancient Leaf Flora Specimen Genuine Prehistoric Botanical Remains with COA

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Genuine Eocene Plant Fossil from British Columbia, Canada

Offered here is an authentic plant fossil from the Eocene Epoch, discovered in British Columbia, Canada, a region internationally recognised for its exceptionally preserved fossil flora. This is a carefully chosen genuine fossil specimen, and the photographs show the exact piece you will receive. Full sizing details can be seen clearly in the listing images.

This specimen includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card, providing long-term confidence in its authenticity and provenance.

Fossil Identification: Eocene Plant Remains

These fossilised plant remains represent ancient vegetation that thrived during the Eocene, approximately 56–34 million years ago. Plant fossils from British Columbia are highly valued for their clarity and detail, often preserving leaves, stems, or plant impressions with remarkable fidelity.

Such fossils offer direct evidence of prehistoric forests and provide insight into the evolution of modern plant groups. They are an important record of how plant life responded to past climate conditions and changing ecosystems.

Geological Age and Eocene Climate

The Eocene was a period marked by warm global temperatures and high levels of biodiversity. During this time, much of what is now British Columbia was covered by lush forests supported by a humid, temperate to subtropical climate.

These environmental conditions allowed dense vegetation to flourish, with leaves frequently falling into calm lake basins or river systems. Fine sediments quickly buried the plant material, protecting it from decay and enabling detailed fossil preservation.

Depositional Environment and Fossil Preservation

British Columbia’s Eocene plant fossils are typically preserved in lacustrine and floodplain environments, where fine silts and clays settled gently over organic material. Low-oxygen conditions at the bottom of ancient lakes reduced decomposition, allowing delicate plant structures to be retained as impressions or carbonised remains.

Over millions of years, geological pressure transformed these sediments into rock, permanently recording the shape and texture of prehistoric plant life. The resulting fossils often display:

  • Clear leaf outlines and venation

  • Distinct margins and natural proportions

  • Strong contrast between fossil and matrix

  • Excellent educational and display quality

Morphology and Visual Features

This specimen shows natural plant morphology preserved exactly as it was deposited, offering a snapshot of ancient vegetation. Fossil leaves and plant fragments are particularly valued because they allow direct comparison with modern plant forms, aiding both scientific study and visual appreciation.

Each plant fossil is unique, shaped by the original plant structure and the conditions of burial and preservation.

Scientific and Educational Importance

Eocene plant fossils from British Columbia are widely studied due to their importance in understanding:

  • Ancient forest ecosystems

  • Paleoclimate and environmental change

  • Plant evolution and diversification

  • The transition toward modern temperate flora

As a result, these fossils are sought after by collectors, educators, and natural history enthusiasts alike.

Display and Collector Appeal

This Eocene plant fossil is ideal for:

  • Fossil and natural history collections

  • Educational or academic displays

  • Paleo-botanical study collections

  • Home or office décor with natural history interest

  • Thoughtful gifts for fossil and geology enthusiasts

Plant fossils are especially appealing due to their accessibility and the clear story they tell about ancient environments.

Certificate of Authenticity Included

This is a genuine fossil specimen and includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card, offering peace of mind and long-term assurance for collectors and buyers.

A Window into an Ancient Forest

This British Columbia Eocene plant fossil represents real vegetation from a warm prehistoric world, preserved through deep geological time. It offers a tangible connection to ancient forests that once covered western Canada, making it a timeless and meaningful addition to any fossil collection.

Additional information

Origin

Canada
Era

Eocene

Eocene Information

The Eocene Period (56–33.9 million years ago) was a time of warm global temperatures and the rapid evolution of mammals following the extinction of the dinosaurs. The climate was hot and humid, with lush rainforests covering much of the planet, even near the poles. Mammals diversified into new ecological roles, with early primates, whales (like Basilosaurus), large herbivores, and carnivores emerging. Birds and reptiles also thrived, and the first grasses began spreading, setting the stage for later grassland ecosystems. By the late Eocene, the Earth’s climate cooled significantly, leading to the formation of the first Antarctic ice sheets and the eventual transition to the drier, cooler Oligocene Period.

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