Palaeobotany Collection

Glossopteris, fern fossil C016 / 4852
Glossopteris, fern fossil. This fossil plant has tongue-shaped leaves with a net-like arrangement of veins. This specimen is part of the collections held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Glossopteris leaf fossils
Fossil leaves of Glossopteris browniana. This leaf, which dates to the Permian period (between 299 to 251 million years ago), belongs to an extinct order of seed ferns

Lea Grauvogel-Stamm, palaeontologist C018 / 9410
Lea Grauvogel-Stamm (born 1940), French palaeontologist, using tools to uncover fossils in a sandstone quarry in the Vosges mountain range, France

Carboniferous landscape, artwork C016 / 5346
Carboniferous landscape. Artwork of a typical swampy landscape during the Carboniferous period, which lasted from around 360 to 300 million years ago. At lower left is a large Arthropleura millipede

Illustration of Cooksonia plant
Palaeobotany - Silurian period - Cooksonia - Art work by Bridgette James

Illustration of Asteroxylon plant
Palaeozoology - Devonian period - Asteroxylon - Art work by Bridgette James

USA, Arizona, Blue Mesa, Petrified Forest National Park, Petrified tree logs in national park

Grauvogel-Gall fossil collection, France C018 / 9411
Grauvogel-Gall fossil collection. French palaeontologist Lea Grauvogel-Stamm (born 1940) with plant, fish and scorpion fossils from the collection she maintains

Albertia conifer fossil C018 / 9401
Albertia conifer fossil. Sandstone block containing a fossilised specimen of a twig from an Albertia conifer. Sandstone block size: 16 by 17 centimetres

Voltzia conifer fossil C018 / 9399
Voltzia conifer fossil. Sandstone block containing a fossilised specimen of a Voltzia conifer. Sandstone block size: 46 by 33 centimetres

Schizoneura horsetail fossil C018 / 9397
Schizoneura horsetail fossil. Sandstone block (19 by 26 centimetres) containing a fossilised specimen of a Schizoneura horsetail

Voltzia conifer fossil C018 / 9398
Voltzia conifer fossil. Sandstone block containing a fossilised specimen of a Voltzia conifer. Sandstone block size: 9 by 16 centimetres

Voltzia conifer fossil C018 / 9400
Voltzia conifer fossil. Sandstone block containing a fossilised specimen of a Voltzia conifer. Sandstone block size: 16 by 17 centimetres

Sabalites palm tree fossil C018 / 9396
Sabalites palm tree fossil

Pecopteris fern fossil C018 / 9393
Pecopteris fern fossil. Slab of coal shale containing a fossilised specimen of the fern Pecopteris miltani. This specimen dates from around 300 million years ago

Mariopteris pteridosperm fossil C018 / 9391
Mariopteris pteridosperm fossil. Slab of coal shale containing a fossilised specimen of a Mariopteris pteridosperm. This specimen dates from around 300 million years ago

Oak leaf fossil C018 / 9394
Oak leaf fossil. Rock with a fossilised specimen of a leaf from the oak species Quercus hispanica. This leaf is 9 centimetres long

Oak leaf fossil C018 / 9395
Oak leaf fossil. Rock with a fossilised specimen of a leaf from the oak species Quercus hispanica. This leaf is 9 centimetres long

Neuropteridium tree fern fossil C018 / 9392
Neuropteridium tree fern fossil. Sandstone block (27 by 43 centimetres) containing a fossilised specimen of a Neuropteridium tree fern

Equisetum horsetail fossil C018 / 9386
Equisetum horsetail fossil. Sandstone block containing a fossilised specimen of a stem from an Equisetum horsetail plant. Sandstone block size: 5 by 10 centimetres

Liquidambar fossil leaf C018 / 9390
Liquidambar fossil leaf. Rock containing a fossilised specimen of a leaf from the plant Liquidambar europaeum. The specimen measures 6 by 8 centimetres

Equisetum horsetail fossil C018 / 9387
Equisetum horsetail fossil. Sandstone block split open to show a rare fossil and imprint of a terminal bud from an Equisetum horsetail plant. Fossil dimensions: 5 by 10 centimetres

Gingko leaf fossil C018 / 9388
Gingko leaf fossil. Rock containing a fossilised specimen of a leaf from a Gingko adiantoides plant. The leaf measures 33 millimetres across

Asterophyllites horsetail fossil C018 / 9382
Asterophyllites horsetail fossil. Slab of coal shale containing a fossilised specimen of an Asterophyllites horsetail plant

Male conifer cone fossil C018 / 9384
Male conifer cone fossil. Sandstone block (12 by 20 centimetres) containing a fossilised specimen of a male cone from a conifer tree

Male conifer cone fossil C018 / 9385
Male conifer cone fossil. Sandstone block split open to show a fossilised specimen and imprint of a male cone from a conifer tree

Asterophyllites horsetail fossil C018 / 9383
Asterophyllites horsetail fossil. Close-up of a slab of coal shale containing a fossilised specimen of an Asterophyllites horsetail plant

Anomopteris fern fossil C018 / 9381
Anomopteris fern fossil. Sandstone block (19 by 40 centimetres) containing a fossilised specimen of the fern Anomopteris mougeotti

Alethopteris seed fern fossil C018 / 9379
Alethopteris seed fern fossil. Slab of coal shale containing a fossilised specimen of an Alethopteris seed fern. This specimen dates from around 300 million years ago

Alethopteris seed fern fossil C018 / 9380
Alethopteris seed fern fossil. Close-up of a slab of coal shale containing a fossilised specimen of an Alethopteris seed fern

Cretaceous landscape C014 / 4722
Cretaceous landscape. Artwork of animals and plants in a Cretaceous landscape in mid-Africa. A multituberculate (lower right) is on a branch

Carboniferous landscape C014 / 4723
Carboniferous landscape. Artwork of animals and plants in a Carboniferous landscape. A scorpion (lower right) is on a fallen Sigillaria tree trunk. Nearby (lower centre) is an Eryops amphibian

Carboniferous swamp, artwork
Carboniferous swamp, historical artwork. These swampy forests existed during the Carboniferous Period (360 to 286 million years ago)

Giant horsetail leaf fossils C016 / 5599
Fossilised giant horsetail (Asterophyllites grandis)leaves. These specimens date to 320-290 million year old ago in the Late Carboniferous, and were found in Dudley, West Midlands, UK

Fossil Sphenophyllum plant C016 / 5557
Fossil Sphenophyllum plant. This specimen was discovered in Wales and dates back to the Late Carboniferous period, 300 to 359 million years ago. Natural History Museum, London, UK

Fossil Calamites leaves C016 / 5556
Fossil Calamites (Annularia radiata) leaves. This plants leaves were borne in whorls, approximately 15 millimetres in size

Acacia-like pod, plant fossil C016 / 5531
Acacia-like pod, plant fossil. This 14-centimetre-long specimen is from the Paris Basin, and dates from the Eocene. It is part of the collections held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Rose plant fossils, leaves and thorn C016 / 5418
Rose plant fossils. At left are fossilised leaves of the rose plant Rosa hilliiae (Lesquereux), from the Oligocene period (23 to 35 million years ago), and found in Colorado, USA

Eocene forest landscape, artwork C016 / 5349
Eocene forest landscape. Artwork of a forest landscape in the Baltic during the Eocene (56 to 34 million years ago). This region now lies in northern Europe

Early Devonian landscape, artwork C016 / 5347
Early Devonian landscape. Artwork of early vascular plants growing on land during the Early Devonian period (420 to 395 million years ago). The Sun is low in the sky above a mountain range

Early Devonian landscape, artwork C016 / 5348
Early Devonian landscape. Artwork of early vascular plants (Rhynia) and larger fungal or lichen-like organisms (Prototaxites)

Petrified fern, tree trunk fossil C016 / 5142
Petrified fern. Polished section of a fossil of the trunk of the fern Palaeosmunda williamsonii. This specimen is approximately 4 centimetres across

Dicroidium, seed fern fossil C016 / 5054
Dicroidium, seed fern fossil. This specimen, from Queensland, Australia, dates from the Triassic. It is part of the collections held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Credneria triacuminata, leaf fossil C016 / 4948
Credneria triacuminata, leaf fossil. Large leaves are indicative of humid tropical climates. This specimen is approximately 17 centimetres across

Petrified tree fern, tree trunk fossil C016 / 4914
Petrified tree fern. Polished section of a fossil of the trunk of the tree fern Psaronius. This specimen is approximately 15 centimetres across

Nilssonia kendalli, cycad frond fossils C016 / 4898
Nilssonia kendalli, cycad frond fossils. This specimen is part of the collections held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Petrified oak, tree trunk fossil C016 / 4913
Petrified oak. Polished section of a fossil of the trunk of an oak tree (Quercus sp.). This specimen is approximately 33 centimetres across

Thursophyton elberfeldense, plant fossils C016 / 4911
Thursophyton elberfeldense, plant fossils. This fine-grained shale block contains fossils of massed stick-like stems of early land plants. It is approximately 27 centimetres across

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Palaeobotany, the study of ancient plant life, takes us on a captivating journey through time. In the depths of the Jurassic period, where dinosaurs roamed and lush green landscapes flourished, Lea Grauvogel-Stamm, a renowned palaeontologist, unveils secrets hidden within fossils. One such discovery is Glossopteris, a fern fossil (C016 / 4852), which provides valuable insights into prehistoric flora. These Glossopteris leaf fossils transport us back to an era when these plants dominated vast regions of Earth. As we delve further into history, Palaeozoology reveals its wonders from the Cretaceous period. Dinosaurs like Psittacosaurus come to life through detailed illustrations by Robin Bouttell. The intricate depiction of their legs showcases the meticulous work done by scientists in reconstructing these magnificent creatures. But it's not just dinosaurs that captivate our imagination; plants too have their stories to tell. Cooksonia and Asteroxylon are brought back to existence through stunning artwork that breathes life into these ancient botanical wonders. Venturing across continents brings us to Arizona's Petrified Forest National Park at Blue Mesa. Here lies an awe-inspiring sight - petrified tree logs frozen in time for millions of years. This natural wonder serves as a testament to the power and beauty preserved in stone. The Grauvogel-Gall fossil collection in France (C018 / 9411) holds treasures waiting to be discovered. Among them are Albertia conifer (C018 / 9401) and Voltzia conifer (C018 / 9399) fossils that shed light on forgotten chapters of Earth's past. Lastly, Schizoneura horsetail fossil (C018 / 9397) offers glimpses into an era long gone but not forgotten – showcasing how even humble plants can leave behind remarkable imprints for future generations to marvel at.