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Kansas Fossil Palm Root

Eocene-Miocene

Kansas Fossil Palm Root fossil specimen

About Kansas Fossil Palm Root

The Kansas Fossil Palm Root is a plant fossil dating to the Eocene-Miocene. Fossil Palm Root is a realistic Kansas fossil profile built around silicified palm tissue known from Gulf and western subtropical deposits. In this state, success usually comes from learning red beds, chalk cuts, and dry creek gravels, then timing runoff, reservoir drawdown, surf cuts, or road work that exposes fresh fossil-bearing rock instead of hunting blindly.

“According to TroveRadar, Kansas Fossil Palm Root fossils from the Eocene-Miocene are found across Kansas. 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 red beds, chalk cuts, and dry creek gravels

Where Found

Kansas

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How do I identify a Kansas Fossil Palm Root fossil?
Kansas Fossil Palm Root fossils from the Eocene-Miocene can be identified by: fibrous bundle pattern. silicified root or stem texture. brown chalcedony replacement. Check red beds, chalk cuts, and dry creek gravels. They are most commonly found in Kansas.
Where are Kansas Fossil Palm Root fossils found?
Kansas Fossil Palm Root fossils are found in Kansas. 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 Kansas Fossil Palm Root fossils?
Kansas 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 Kansas 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.