Middle Miocene

Braunkohle Lignite

Adendorf, Rhineland, Germany

Very large 3D fruit from coal deposit. Average 1.75 inch

Seed.

Tectocarya is a genus for a fruit that has been classified within the plant family, Cornaceae, which includes dogwoods and a mixed group of deciduous and evergreen trees as well as some perennial herbs.  The Cornaceae dates back to the Late Cretaceous.