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Florida Fossil Palm Root

Eocene-Miocene

Florida Fossil Palm Root fossil specimen

About Florida Fossil Palm Root

The Florida Fossil Palm Root is a plant fossil dating to the Eocene-Miocene. Fossil Palm Root is a realistic Florida fossil profile built around silicified palm tissue known from Gulf and western subtropical deposits. In this state, success usually comes from learning phosphate pits, shell hash beaches, 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, Florida Fossil Palm Root fossils from the Eocene-Miocene are found across Florida. TroveRadar's field database catalogs 795+ fossil entries for identification and collection guidance.

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Identification Tips

  • fibrous bundle pattern
  • silicified root or stem texture
  • brown chalcedony replacement
  • Check phosphate pits, shell hash beaches, and river gravels

Where Found

Florida

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How do I identify a Florida Fossil Palm Root fossil?
Florida Fossil Palm Root fossils from the Eocene-Miocene can be identified by: fibrous bundle pattern. silicified root or stem texture. brown chalcedony replacement. Check phosphate pits, shell hash beaches, and river gravels. They are most commonly found in Florida.
Where are Florida Fossil Palm Root fossils found?
Florida Fossil Palm Root fossils are found in Florida. Look in sedimentary rock formations dating to the Eocene-Miocene era. The best collecting is typically found in exposed roadcuts, creek banks, and quarry sites.
How old are Florida Fossil Palm Root fossils?
Florida Fossil Palm Root fossils date to the Eocene-Miocene. They are classified as plant fossils in TroveRadar's database, which catalogs 795+ fossil entries across North America.
Is it legal to collect Florida Fossil Palm Root 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.