Jurassic Tree - Araucaria Fossil

Dating to the Jurassic Period, the "primitive" look of the Araucaria hasn't changed much over the last 200,000,000 years. Averaging 30-60 meters in height, these conifers feature straight, columnar trunks and branches covered in overlapping, scale-like leaves. It should come as no surprise that scientists believe this conifer was a favorite food for long-necked sauropods. This specimen is a highly polished, fragment of petrified Araucaria wood recovered in Queensland, Australia. It was collected in accordance with Australia's cultural heritage and mining laws. This specimen first appeared in the Third Edition of the Mini Museum. It also featured in Age of Dinosaurs. These particular fragments were too large for inclusion in acrylic but their beauty is undeniable and must be shared! Please Note: The size, color, and patterns of this specimen vary widely. They are all highly polished. Like our polished Pangea fragments, Jurassic Tree is housed inside an acrylic specimen jar and presented