Plant Fossils
Ancient Plant Fossils That Bring Prehistoric Forests to Life
Check our Plant fossils for sale, a wonderful assortment of fossil leaves, petrified wood, cycads, fern fossils, etc. will be offered. Our first assortment wiill be the beautiful and rare leaves from the Green River formation of estern Utah and western Colorado. Posted plant material includes the following.
Green River Fm. Fossil Leaves
Petrified Wood
Lepidodendron sections
Metasequoia leaves
Discover Ancient Botanical History in Every Specimen
Plant fossils preserve moments from prehistoric forests that disappeared millions of years ago, offering a glimpse into the landscapes that existed long before flowering plants became widespread. From delicate leaf impressions to beautifully preserved ancient flora, each specimen in our selection captures natural details that cannot be recreated, making it an exciting addition for collectors who appreciate both Earth's history and nature's artistry.
Collection That Stands Out Beyond Traditional Fossils
While dinosaur bones and authentic shark teeth often take the spotlight, our plant fossils offer a distinctive way to expand your collection with specimens that tell the story of ancient ecosystems. Their varied shapes and preservation styles make each piece visually interesting and scientifically meaningful.
From building a diverse fossil display or adding a conversation-starting centerpiece to your collection, our authentic selection can help you create a collection that stands out.
Own an Authentic Plant Fossil
Ready to own a piece of prehistoric history? Order authentic plant fossils from Buried Treasure Fossils today and discover your next remarkable fossil find.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old are most plant fossils? Most plant fossils are millions of years old, with their exact age depending on the geological formation where they were discovered. Each specimen represents ancient plant life preserved through natural fossilization over vast periods of Earth's history.
Are your plant fossils authentic? Yes. Every plant fossil offered by Buried Treasure Fossils is a genuine specimen. We carefully selected this for its authenticity and collector appeal.
How should I display plant fossils? Plant fossils are best displayed in a dry, stable environment away from direct sunlight and excessive moisture. Many collectors showcase them in display cases or in shadow boxes to help protect their natural details.
Can plant fossils be educational gifts? Absolutely. Plant fossils make thoughtful gifts for students, teachers, science enthusiasts, and anyone interested in paleontology or Earth's natural history. They offer a hands-on way to explore prehistoric ecosystems while encouraging curiosity about ancient plant life and the processes that preserve fossils over millions of years.
Are all specimens one of a kind? Yes. Since fossils are naturally formed over millions of years, there are no two specimens that are exactly alike. Each plant fossil features its own unique size, shape, preservation, and natural characteristics, making every piece a distinctive addition to a collection.
- Populus wilmatte (Popular)$250.00
An Extra Large, Top Quality Populus wilmatte leaf from the Green River Fm., Cowboy Canyon, Bonanza Co., Utah. The Populus wilmatte is a Popular tree from the Eocene age (48 MYA) in the ancient Lake Unita deposit. This piece exhibits exceptional preservation and excellent color. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. This leaf comes with a custom made wooden stand and ID plate (see photo). It is ready to display. A special old collection display piece! Note - this item weighs 4.5 lbs and will have an international shipping surcharge added to free shipping. Please note that the quarries are now shut down.
GL40 SIZE: 7-1/4" x 3" Plate size: 9" x 5"
Note - Adding 24 Green River Fm. Fossil leaves in September 2023 --> Link to Green River Fossil Leaves
Learn More - Blue Petrified Wood - Indonesia$250.00
A Top Quality BLUE petrified limb section from Java, Indonesia. This petrified wood is Pliocene age (3 MYA). A natural fossil wood section that is covered with light blue (crystaline opal?) mineral. It appears to be from one of the secret Indonesian blue opal sites, but this limb had no cavities for the opal to form. Limb section length is 8-1/2" and makes a good display with a fantastic blue color. This piece exhibits good preservation and color. Authenticity guaranteed. An exceptional old collection display piece! Note - This items weighs 3.75 lbs and will require a shipping supplement to free shipping offers.
PW14 SIZE: 2-1/2" x 2-1/4" x 8-1/2" long
Note - Adding 23 petrified wood specimens in November 2023 --> Link to petrified wood
Learn More - Conifer - Petrified Wood - Utah$250.00
A Top Quality Triassic petrified wood polished slab display from Circle Cliffs, Utah. This petrified wood is from the Chinle Fm. and is Triassic age (210 MYA). A natural fossil wood section relaced by silica with good colors. Near oval shape. This colorful slab is ready to display with a stand. This piece exhibits exceptional preservation and color. Authenticity guaranteed. An exceptional old collection display piece! Note - This items weighs 5.5 lbs and will require a shipping supplement to free shipping offers.
PW02 SIZE: 12" x 10" x 1/2" thick
Note - Adding 23 petrified wood specimens in November 2023 --> Link to petrified wood
Learn More - Sterculia coloradensis + Allophyllus$225.00
A Top Quality Sterculia coloradensis + Allophyllus leaves from the Green River Fm., Cowboy Canyon, Bonanza Co., Utah. The Sterculia coloradensis + Allophyllus are trees from the Eocene age (48 MYA) in the ancient Lake Unita deposit. This piece exhibits exceptional preservation and excellent color. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. This leaf comes with a custom made wooden stand and ID plate (see photo). It is ready to display. A special old collection display piece! Note - this item weighs 4.2 lbs and will have an international shipping surcharge added to free shipping. Please note that quarries are now shut down.
GL32 SIZE: 3-5/8" x 4-1/8" (3-3/8" Allophyllus) Plate size: 6" x 6-1/4"
Note - Adding 24 Green River Fm. Fossil leaves in September 2023 --> Link to Green River Fossil Leaves
Learn More - Tietea singularis - Tree Fern$225.00
A Top Quality Tietea singularis, petrified Tree Fern. trunk section from the Maranhão Basin, NE Brazil. This tree fern was from the Pedra do Fogo Formation and is Permian age age (265 MYA). One end is polished and the other is sanded. The interior is highly vascular with unqiue pores and channels that have been silicified into agate. The exterior trunk section nicely preserved. Trunk section length is 4-3/8" in length and makes a great display. This piece exhibits exceptional preservation and color. Authenticity guaranteed. An exceptional old collection display piece! Note - this item weighs 10 lbs and will not have automatic free shipping. Please request a quote. Shipping in the cart will be updated soon.
PW23 SIZE: 5-3/8" x 4-3/4" x 4-3/8" long
Note - Adding 23 petrified wood specimens in November 2023 --> Link to petrified wood
Learn More - Alethopteris sp. - fossil fern$225.00
A Top Quality Alethopteris sp. - fossil fern display piece from St. Clair, Pennsylvania. A December Fossil of the Month. Alethopteris is an extinct genus of primitive seed fern that evolved during the Pennsylvanian Period. This specimen is well preserved with white colored ferns on a near black colored shale matrix. This white coating is a characteristic of the mineral pyrophyllite. The St. Clair area is known for their white ferns on black matrix. Pennsylvanian age. (300 mya). It weighs 16.8 pounds. Note - international orders will require a shipping supplement. Authenticity guaranteed. This specimen comes with a sturdy wooden base as shown in the photo. A fantastic two-sided display piece!
FN01 SIZE: 22" x 14" Height on stand: 14-1/2"
Note - Adding 4 fern / Lepidodendron specimens in December 2023 --> Link to Fossil Ferns
Learn More - Allophyllus flexifolia (Soapberry)$200.00
A Large, Top Quality Allophyllus flexifolia leaf from the Green River Fm., Cowboy Canyon, Bonanza Co., Utah. The Allophyllus flexifolia is a Soapberry tree from the Eocene age (48 MYA) in the ancient Lake Unita deposit. This piece exhibits exceptional preservation and excellent color. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. This leaf comes with a custom made wooden stand and ID plate (see photo). It is ready to display. A special old collection display piece! Note - this item weighs 2.25 lbs and will have an international shipping surcharge added to free shipping. Please note that quarries are now shut down.
GL35 SIZE: 5-3/8" x 1-13/16" Plate size: 6-1/4" x 4-1/8"
Note - Adding 24 Green River Fm. Fossil leaves in September 2023 --> Link to Green River Fossil Leaves
Learn More - Juglans alkalina (Walnut)$185.00
A LARGE, Top Quality Juglans alkalina leaf from the Green River Fm., Douglas Pass, Garfield Co., Colorado. The Juglans alkalina is a Walnut leaf from the Eocene age (48 MYA) in the ancient Lake Unita deposit. This piece exhibits exceptional preservation and excellent color. Some natural insect damage. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. This leaf comes with a custom made wooden stand and ID plate (see photo). It is ready to display. An excellent display piece!
GL23 SIZE: 6" x 2-3/16" Plate size: 7-5/8" x 4"
Note - Adding 20 Green River Fm. Fossil leaves in August 2023 --> Link to Green River Fossil Leaves
Learn More - Populus cinnamomoides (Willow)$185.00
A Large, Top Quality Populus cinnamomoides leaf from the Green River Fm., Cowboy Canyon, Bonanza Co., Utah. The Populus cinnamomoides is a Willow tree from the Eocene age (48 MYA) in the ancient Lake Unita deposit. This piece exhibits exceptional preservation and excellent color. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. This leaf comes with a custom made wooden stand and ID plate (see photo). It is ready to display. A special old collection display piece! Please note that quarries are now shut down.
GL34 SIZE: 5-1/8" x 9/16" Plate size: 6-1/8" x 4-1/8"
Note - Adding 24 Green River Fm. Fossil leaves in September 2023 --> Link to Green River Fossil Leaves
Learn More - Celastrus winchesteri$165.00
An Extra Large, Top Quality Celastrus winchesteri leaf the from Green River Fm., Douglas Pass, Garfield Co., Colorado. The Celastrus winchesteri is a leaf from the Celastraceae family of tropical woody plants & schrubs from the Eocene age (48 MYA) in the ancient Lake Unita deposit. This piece exhibits exceptional preservation and excellent color. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. This leaf comes with a custom made wooden stand and ID plate (see photo). It is ready to display. An exceptional display piece!
GL02 SIZE: 5-1/8" x 2-1/2" Plate size: 6-1/4" x 4-3/8"
Note - Adding 20 Green River Fm. Fossil leaves in August 2023 --> Link to Green River Fossil Leaves
Learn More - Leguminosites lesquereuxiana (Pea Family)$165.00
A Top Quality Leguminosites lesquereuxiana stem with two leaves from the Green River Fm., Cowboy Canyon, Bonanza Co., Utah. The Leguminosites lesquereuxiana is a member of the Pea family from the Eocene age (48 MYA) in the ancient Lake Unita deposit. This piece exhibits exceptional preservation and excellent color. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. This leaf comes with a custom made wooden stand and ID plate (see photo). It is ready to display. A very special two leaf display piece!
GL05 SIZE: 4-5/8" x 3-3/4" Plate size: 6" x 5-1/2"
Note - Adding 20 Green River Fm. Fossil leaves in August 2023 --> Link to Green River Fossil Leaves
Learn More - Macginitiea wyomingensis (Sycamore)$165.00
A Top Quality Macginitiea wyomingensis leaf the from Green River Fm., Douglas Pass, Garfield Co., Colorado. The Macginitiea wyomingensis is a Sycamore leaf from the Eocene age (48 MYA) in the ancient Lake Unita deposit. This piece exhibits exceptional preservation and color. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. This leaf comes with a custom made wooden stand and ID plate (see photo). It is ready to display. An exceptional old collection display piece! Please note that quarries are now shut down.
GL27 SIZE: 2-3/16" x 1-3/8" Plate size: 3" x 2-3/4"
Note - Adding 24 Green River Fm. Fossil leaves in September 2023 --> Link to Green River Fossil Leaves
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