Ammojoe Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 (edited) 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 Kind regards, Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 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, Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ammojoe Posted July 10, 2012 Author Share Posted July 10, 2012 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 Kind regards, Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dactyll Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 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.... Cheers Steve... And Welcome if your a New Member... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ammojoe Posted July 10, 2012 Author Share Posted July 10, 2012 Thank you; Steve! That's a fantastic help. Joe Kind regards, Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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