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Washington Fossil Cone fossil specimen
plantMesozoic-CenozoicUpdated March 2026

Washington Fossil Cone

Mesozoic-Cenozoic

About Washington Fossil Cone

The Washington Fossil Cone is a plant fossil dating to the Mesozoic-Cenozoic. Fossil Cone is a realistic Washington fossil profile built around cone or seed structure preserved in lacustrine mudstones or silicified deposits. In this state, success usually comes from learning marine shales, volcanic ash beds, and river gravels, then timing runoff, reservoir drawdown, surf cuts, or road work that exposes fresh fossil-bearing rock instead of hunting blindly.

“According to TroveRadar, Washington Fossil Cone fossils from the Mesozoic-Cenozoic are found across Washington. TroveRadar's field database catalogs 795+ fossil entries for identification and collection guidance.

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Identification Tips

  • overlapping scales
  • cone symmetry
  • woody or silicified tissue
  • Check marine shales, volcanic ash beds, and river gravels

Where Found

Washington

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How do I identify a Washington Fossil Cone fossil?
Washington Fossil Cone fossils from the Mesozoic-Cenozoic can be identified by: overlapping scales. cone symmetry. woody or silicified tissue. Check marine shales, volcanic ash beds, and river gravels. They are most commonly found in Washington.
Where are Washington Fossil Cone fossils found?
Washington Fossil Cone fossils are found in Washington. Look in sedimentary rock formations dating to the Mesozoic-Cenozoic era. The best collecting is typically found in exposed roadcuts, creek banks, and quarry sites.
How old are Washington Fossil Cone fossils?
Washington Fossil Cone fossils date to the Mesozoic-Cenozoic. They are classified as plant fossils in TroveRadar's database, which catalogs 795+ fossil entries across North America.
Is it legal to collect Washington Fossil Cone fossils?
Fossil collecting laws vary by state and land ownership. Common invertebrate fossils are generally collectible on some public lands for personal use, but vertebrate fossils and collecting on protected lands may require permits. Always check local regulations before collecting. Use TroveRadar's State Guides for specific rules.