Eocene Green River Leguminosae Pod
Family Leguminosae Order Fabales
Green River Formation
Parachute Creek Member
Middle Eocene
Uintah County, Utah
Green River Formation
Parachute Creek Member
Middle Eocene
Uintah County, Utah
Here is a very rare item seldom found in the Parachute Creek Member localities. It is a multiple seeded legume pod, with fertile seeds visible in the pod. It shows a mucronate distal tip and truncated dehiscent attachment.
Compare to Denver Museum of Natural History 6950. The specimen is repaired but not restored. Also present on the plate is a Mimosites coloradensis leaflet.
Compare to Denver Museum of Natural History 6950. The specimen is repaired but not restored. Also present on the plate is a Mimosites coloradensis leaflet.