Leaves, Fruits, and Seeds

Besides the large stumps here at Florissant, some of our most spectacular fossils are the leaves, fruits, and seeds. These parts of trees and various plants tell scientists much of what Florissant's environment was 34 million years ago. Join us as we take you on a tour of some of the best leaves, fruits, and seeds that have been found over the years!

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