{"product_id":"fossil-tree-fern-from-mazon-creek-both-halves-3-72-inches","title":"Fossil Tree Fern from Mazon Creek both halves 3.72 inches","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a gorgeous authentic fossil Tree Fern Pinna (leaves that make up a frond) from the Pennsylvanian of the infamous Mazon Creek outcrop of Illinois! It has terrific preservation on both halves on the concretion and zero repair or restoration! The plant measures 3.72 inches (9.44 cm)! A beautiful addition to any fossil collection!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMazon Creek is a fossil site located in Illinois that dates to about 300 million years ago! It is world renowned for fossils of things that usually decompose quickly, like fern fronds, worms, jellyfish, and other soft tissue preserved in ironstone concretions in exquisite detail!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFerns are one of the oldest groups of plants. They reproduce via spores instead of seeds like most other plants. The first ferns appeared on Earth 360 million years ago! Tree ferns are ferns with a trunk as their base like a tree. The tree ferns of Mazon Creek could grow to 30 feet in height!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll of my items come with a Certificate of Authenticity! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI do combined shipping on all items upon request!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThank you for reading please contact me with any questions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHave a wonderful day!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecies: Tree Fern \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: \u003cspan\u003eThe plant measures 3.72 inches (9.44 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFound: \u003cspan\u003eMazon Creek outcrop of Illinois\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge: 300 million years old\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepair: None\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jako's Fossil Emporium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52599646912732,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/9413\/2412\/files\/IMG_4878_bf060b62-e23e-4a2f-83e3-c11218cf0bef.jpg?v=1790227629","url":"https:\/\/jakosfossils.com\/products\/fossil-tree-fern-from-mazon-creek-both-halves-3-72-inches","provider":"Jako's Fossil Emporium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}