Palaeocyparis sp.
Late Jurassic
Solnhofen Limestone
Solnhofen

Beautiful fossil specimen of Palaeocyparis sp., an extinct conifer related to ancient cypress-like trees that flourished millions of years ago. Preserved in fine sedimentary matrix, this specimen displays delicate branching structure and finely detailed foliage typical of prehistoric conifer fossils.
126mm Jurassic plant on 160mm slab