Fossil Plant Leaves & Debris, Tranquille Shale, Early–Middle Eocene, Cache Creek BC Canada | Authentic Specimen + COA

Description

Fossil Plant Leaves & Debris – Tranquille Shale, Early–Middle Eocene Epoch, Cache Creek, British Columbia, Canada

This natural fossil slab features multiple fossilised plant leaves and debris, offering a snapshot of ancient Eocene forest floor litter. Collected from the renowned Tranquille Shale near Cache Creek, British Columbia, and dating to the Early to Middle Eocene Epoch (~52 to 48 million years ago), this specimen is a fine example of Canada’s exceptional plant fossil record.

Fossil Type & Classification:

• Type: Plant Fossil Matrix (Leaf and Debris Compression/Impression)
• Phylum: Tracheophyta (Vascular Plants)
• Class: Magnoliopsida (Dicotyledons – leaf fragments likely include multiple species)
• Possible Families/Genera: May include Alnus, Acer, Metasequoia, Platanus, and others (not individually identified)

Geological & Stratigraphic Details:

• Location: Cache Creek, British Columbia, Canada
• Formation: Tranquille Shale (Kamloops Group)
• Epoch: Early–Middle Eocene (Ypresian–Lutetian stages)
• Age: ~52–48 million years ago
• Depositional Environment: Low-energy lacustrine (lakebed) setting with fine silt and volcanic ash — ideal for preserving scattered organic material and foliage
• Biozone: McAbee Flora Lagerstätte, known for exceptional fossil plant diversity and preservation

Morphology & Features:

• Multiple leaf impressions and organic fragments distributed across matrix
• Midribs, vein traces, and irregular margins visible depending on debris condition
• Typical ovate and lanceolate leaf forms with overlapping compression patterns
• Preserved as dark carbonised impressions against a pale to grey shale matrix

Notable: Fossil plant debris assemblages like this offer valuable insights into prehistoric ecosystem dynamics and seasonal deposition events. The McAbee Flora represents one of the richest Eocene fossil plant localities in the world, helping scientists reconstruct forest composition and climate shifts following the Paleocene–Eocene Thermal Maximum (PETM).

Specimen Details:

• Origin: Cache Creek, British Columbia, Canada
• Fossil Type: Plant Leaf & Debris Impression/Compression
• Geological Age: Early–Middle Eocene
• Formation: Tranquille Shale (Kamloops Group)
• Size Reference: Scale cube = 1cm (see listing photo)
• Note: The exact specimen shown is the one you will receive

Authenticity & Quality: All fossils are 100% genuine and carefully selected. This specimen includes a Certificate of Authenticity and has not been artificially enhanced.

Why Choose This Fossil? Perfect for:

• Fossil and paleobotany collectors
• Academic and educational use
• Displaying forest floor dynamics of the Eocene
• Natural history gifts and décor

Shipping & Packaging: We ship globally with tracked, eco-conscious packaging. Each item is securely packed to ensure safe delivery.

Own a window into prehistoric British Columbia with this genuine fossil plant leaf and debris matrix from the Eocene Tranquille Shale.

All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.