Velociraptor99 Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Hello TFF, I found what I am most certain is a fern in Athens, Ohio while I was doing oreintation for college last summer. The fossil is very faint and I’m not sure what formation it belongs to nor the species. I plan on giving it to my father for Father’s Day because while he doesn’t collect fossils he loves plant fossils and finds my hobby fascinating. I know he’ll love it, even if this is my only fern I’ve found to date. I did manage to get some other plant bits which I am unsure of, I’ll try and get an ID later. If anyone could help that would be greatly appreciated. So I say to you, Ask and it will be given to you; search, and you will find; knock, and door will be opened for you. -Jesus Christ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpc Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 pretty faint, but cool. Can you try to take a photo with low angle lighting? Details might be more visible that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossilcrazy Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 It is hard for me to be sure without seeing it at hand, but it looks like a leaflet to Archaeopteris. A protogymnosperm, that is a tree that is neither a fern or seeded plant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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