Description
Gymnosperm cones
Late Jurassic
China
53mm x 72mm cluster of cones on 81mm slab
Jurassic gymnosperm cones are fossilized seed cones from ancient conifer-like trees that thrived over 150 million years ago. These cones come from plants like Araucaria and Cheirolepidiaceae, which dominated Jurassic forests alongside dinosaurs. Preserved in stone, they reveal intricate scale patterns and seed structures, offering a glimpse into how prehistoric plants reproduced and spread. Tough, woody, and beautifully detailed, these cones are natural relics from a time when giant ferns, cycads, and towering conifers ruled the landscape.
