Macroneuropteris & sphenophyllum fossil leaf – carboniferous – uk – radstock somerset – coa

Description

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.