Description
Add a rare and beautifully preserved botanical specimen to your collection with this authentic Juglans bergomensis fossil walnut, dating back to the Pliocene epoch. Discovered in Tienray, Netherlands, this remarkable fossil represents an extinct species of walnut and offers an extraordinary glimpse into the ancient plant life of northern Europe during the Neogene Period.
Fossil Type: Fossil Nut (Angiosperm)
Species: Juglans bergomensis
Geological Period: Neogene — Pliocene (~5.3 to 2.6 million years ago)
Location: Tienray, Limburg Province, Netherlands
Scale Rule: Squares/Cube = 1cm (Please see photo for full sizing)
Specimen: The exact item shown in the photograph is the one you will receive
Authenticity: All of our fossils are 100% genuine specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity
Geological and Paleobotanical Information
Juglans bergomensis is an extinct relative of the modern walnut (Juglans spp.), belonging to the family Juglandaceae. The fossil was preserved in sedimentary layers typical of fluvial and lacustrine environments prevalent in the Pliocene of western Europe. These ancient floodplains and lakes supported a rich diversity of temperate flora.
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Phylum: Angiospermae
- Order: Fagales
- Family: Juglandaceae
- Genus: Juglans
- Species: Juglans bergomensis
- Geological Epoch: Pliocene (~5.3–2.6 million years ago)
- Depositional Environment: Fluvial-lacustrine system; slow-moving rivers, ponds, and seasonal floodplain deposits
- Morphological Features: Symmetrical nut with a distinctive ridged or wrinkled surface texture and preserved shell structure; resembles modern walnut fruits in form, but with distinguishing fossil characteristics
- Notable: Fossil walnuts like Juglans bergomensis are valuable indicators of past climate conditions and are key elements in reconstructing Neogene paleoecology in Europe
- Identifier: Described and documented in classical European paleobotanical literature; commonly associated with other temperate Pliocene flora such as oaks, beeches, and elms
Why This Fossil is Special
Botanical fossils such as this Juglans bergomensis specimen are both visually fascinating and scientifically important. This piece preserves exceptional detail in the structure of the nut and originates from a well-documented fossil flora site in the Netherlands.
Why Buy From Us?
- 100% genuine fossil with Certificate of Authenticity
- Exact item shown in photo is the one you’ll receive
- Ethically sourced from reputable fossil localities
- Ideal for paleobotany collectors, educators, and display
Bring home a unique piece of Europe’s prehistoric flora with this beautifully preserved Juglans bergomensis fossil walnut from the Pliocene of Tienray, Netherlands—a remarkable legacy of ancient plant life more than 2.5 million years old.
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