Paleocystophora subopposita
Leaf
Middle Miocene
Monterey Formation
Solvang, California, USA

60mm x 65mm slab with rare cystoseiraceaen kelp.

Palaeocystophora is a genus of marine algae (kelp) that may be related to the modern brown algae, Cystophora. 
This attractive specimen has several branching parts and would be an unusual addition to any plant fossil collection.