Any paleobotanists out there that can provide suggestions as to what this is? Above is a side view, and below is a top view.
Based on comments to a past post on Get Your Botany On!, I think this may be Sigillaria sp., but I would welcome all suggestions.
Above is a photo of the entire fossil; below is a close-up.
This is well beyond the area of my expertise, so any help is appreciated!
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The lower fossil is definitely a Stigmaria (NOTE: I corrected my identification in the previous comment you referenced - I erroneously said Sigillaria when I meant Stigmaria).
Thanks, Prem!
This is fascinating. What is the approximate diameter of the piece in the first two photos? It reminds me of the buttresses at the base of a tree.
5-6 inches as I recall.
Possibly Lepidodendron.
Good suggestion, Furious. If you haven't already, take a look at Prem's comment at http://getyourbotanyon.blogspot.com/2008/12/lepidodendron-sp.html.
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