This specimen was collected from the Juntura Formation in Eastern Oregon which dates to the Neogene period. This measures 4 1/4 inches long and is 1 1/4 inches at its widest point.

Okay, I will admit, this one has me super stumped! When I first saw it, I thought it was wood.  It looks to me that whatever this is, on the right edge, there is a…[Read more]

This plate is from the Juntura formation in Eastern Oregon, dating back to the Neogene Period.
I am pretty sure this is a type of Metasequoia cone, and yet, it does not look quite right. So, I am throwing this out to our amazing community for thoughts!