Very Rare Pagiophyllum Fossil Plant Jurassic Lyme Regis Dorset UK Lower Lias Lower Jurassic Specimen COA Included

Description

Very Rare Pagiophyllum Fossil Plant – Exceptional Jurassic Flora from Lyme Regis

Offered here is a very rare Pagiophyllum fossil plant specimen from the world-famous fossil cliffs of Lyme Regis, Dorset, part of the UNESCO-listed Jurassic Coast of southern England. Plant fossils from Lyme Regis are significantly less common than marine fossils, making this an outstanding and unusual collector’s piece from the Lower Lias, Lower Jurassic.

This is a carefully chosen specimen, selected for its preservation quality, rarity, and strong display appeal. The photographs show the exact fossil you will receive, with full sizing details clearly visible in the provided images.

Every fossil we offer is a genuine specimen, and this fossil plant includes a Certificate of Authenticity with lifetime guarantee, supplied as a generic authenticity card for permanent documentation and buyer confidence.

Geological Setting – Lower Lias, Lower Jurassic of Lyme Regis

This specimen originates from the famous Lower Lias strata of Lyme Regis, dating to approximately 190–200 million years ago, during the Early Jurassic. The Lyme Regis coastline is internationally renowned for preserving fossils from a time when southern England lay beneath shallow seas, bordered by nearby coastal lowlands and vegetation-rich environments.

The sediments of the Lower Lias were deposited in marine settings, but occasional plant remains were washed into the sea from nearby landmasses. This makes fossil plant discoveries particularly rare in these deposits, as most fossil finds from Lyme Regis are ammonites, belemnites, and marine reptiles.

Plant fossils such as Pagiophyllum provide an important glimpse into the terrestrial ecosystems that existed alongside the famous Jurassic seas.

Fossil Type and Species – Pagiophyllum Plant Fossil

Pagiophyllum is a genus of fossil conifer foliage, commonly associated with ancient gymnosperm trees that thrived during the Mesozoic Era. These plants were part of the vegetation that dominated Jurassic landscapes long before flowering plants evolved.

Pagiophyllum is characterised by its distinctive scale-like leaves arranged along small branchlets, resembling modern conifer relatives such as cypresses or araucarians. Fossils of this type are scientifically valuable because they document the evolution of early conifer forests and help reconstruct Jurassic terrestrial habitats.

Specimens from Lyme Regis are especially sought after due to the rarity of well-preserved plant fossils in the Lower Lias marine sequences.

Preservation and Notable Features

This fossil retains clear leaf and branchlet impressions, preserving the natural texture and structure of the Jurassic conifer foliage. The fossilisation process captured fine botanical detail within the limestone or shale matrix, creating a visually striking and scientifically significant specimen.

Plant fossils from Lyme Regis are far less frequently encountered than marine fossils, making this piece a rare opportunity to own authentic Jurassic terrestrial flora from one of the most famous fossil regions in the world.

Authenticity and Collector Confidence

This is a 100% genuine Pagiophyllum fossil plant specimen, responsibly sourced from the Jurassic Coast of Dorset.

It includes a lifetime Certificate of Authenticity, ensuring complete confidence in provenance and genuineness for collectors, educators, and gift buyers.

Ideal For Collectors, Displays and Unique Gifts

This fossil is perfect for:

• Rare fossil plant collectors
• Jurassic Coast and Lyme Regis enthusiasts
• Botanical and paleontology displays
• Educational specimens of prehistoric flora
• Unique prehistoric gifts from England’s Jurassic Coast

A remarkable opportunity to own a very rare Pagiophyllum fossil plant from the Lower Jurassic of Lyme Regis, preserved from a world that existed nearly 200 million years ago and accompanied by a lifetime Certificate of Authenticity.