This is a rare, detailed, museum quality specimen of a calamite, the first tree-like plant to grow on land.
I collected this fossil in Eastern Oklahoma, within an outcrop of rock dating to the Carboniferous Period. The tree that provided the mold for this piece died some 300 million years ago.
Calamites are often referred to as "horsetail trees" and grew to a height of 100 feet. The modern horsetail plant is the only direct relative of the calamites alive today.
This fossil was created when sediment found its way into the hollow inner cavity of the calamite trunk and solidified, preserving a 360 degree impression of the plant interior.
The piece measures roughly 3.6 X 2.5 X 2 inches (91 X 65 X 52mm) and weighs 17.2 ounces (487 grams).
Shipping to any address within the USA is included in the listing price.
Please Note: I can no longer ship items to destinations within Germany due to VerpackG regulations.
Shipping from United States
Processing time
1 business day
Estimated shipping times
- North America : 1 - 2 business days
- Europe : 1 - 2 business days
I'll do my best to meet these shipping estimates, but can't guarantee them. Actual delivery time will depend on the shipping method you choose.
Customs and import taxes
Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply. I'm not responsible for delays due to customs.
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Returns & Exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
Just contact me within: 14 days of delivery
Ship items back to me within: 30 days of delivery
I don't accept cancellations
But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
Conditions of return
Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why don't you ship live plants to locations within the state of California?
Unfortunately, we lack the certifications required by the California Department Of Agriculture that would allow us to ship live plants to those residing in the state of California.