Carboniferous Plants; Crock Hey, Uk.

[Ammojoe]

I've been cataloguing my collection and am stumped on a few pieces which aren't really my area of expertise. I bought them a few years ago, and I know that they originate from Crock Hey, UK. I believe that they are Westphalian in age - which would mean that they are carboniferous and aged specifically between 304 - 313 MYA. I do apologise for the poor quality of photos; but it's the best that I can do. I'd greatly appreciate any assistance with identification.

Identified: Specimen 1: Lepidostrobophyllum sporophylls

Identified: Specimen 2: Lepidostrobophyllum sporophylls

Identified: Specimen 3:Lepidodendron sp.

Identified: Specimen 4: Lepidodendron sp.

Identified: Specimen 5: Pecopteris sp

Identified: Specimen 6: Annullaria sp

Identified: Specimen 7: Calamites sp.

Identified: Specimen 8: Calamites sp.

EDIT: Many thanks to both Tim and Steve for their superb help,

Joe

Edited July 10, 2012 by Ammojoe

[Fossildude19]

Hey Joe,

Cool fossils. You may need to post some larger photos with better lighting to get some answers.

I would also suggest that you"tag" your post, or adjust your title to include Carboniferous Plants, to get more reaction from the plant guys we have on board.

Although I'm no plant expert, #7 looks like a Calamites, and #3 looks like a Lepidostrobus ?

Wish I could help more, but this is not my strong suit.

Regards,

[Ammojoe]

Hi Tim,

Thanks for the advice, I shall edit my post now, with the further information that you suggest. You appear to be spot on with Calamites, coincidently I actually meant to write Calamites for what I thought it was but managed to confuse myself and consequently write the incorrect name - thanks for the correction! I'd agree that I can see a resemblance with Lepidostrobus for the third specimen. I shall take some better photos on the weekend - as I don't currently have access to the specimens.

Kind Regards,

Joe

[Terry Dactyll]

Joe... Specimens 1 & 2 look like Lepidostrobophyllum sporophylls with the tip missing... 3 & 4 you look ok with, Lepidodendron cone... 5 is a Pecopteris... 6 Is Anullaria on the stem... Not that common in nodules over there....7 is correct and 8 could also be Calamites to....

[Ammojoe]

Thank you; Steve! That's a fantastic help.

Joe