Calamites Collection

Carboniferous landscape, artwork C016 / 5346
Carboniferous landscape. Artwork of a typical swampy landscape during the Carboniferous period, which lasted from around 360 to 300 million years ago. At lower left is a large Arthropleura millipede

Fossil plants and a scorpion.. Chromolithograph from Dr. Fr. Rolles Geology and Paleontology section in Gotthilf Heinrich von Schuberts Natural History, Schreiber, Munich, 1886

Extinct horsehair fossils: Calamites arenaceus and Equisetites columnaris.. Handcolored lithograph from Dr. F.A. Schmidts Petrefactenbuch, published in Stuttgart, Germany

Extinct plant fossils: scale tree and horsetail.. Handcolored lithograph from Dr. F.A. Schmidts Petrefactenbuch, published in Stuttgart, Germany, 1855 by Verlag von Krais & Hoffmann. Dr

Two Suchomimus dinosaurs catch a fish and shark next to calamite and pachypteris plants

Asterophyllites prehistoric tree, isolated on white background

A Monolophosaurus dinosaur walking amongst cycas and calamites

Calamites prehistoric tree from the Carboniferous and Permian periods, isolated on white background

Dicraeosaurus and Kentrosaurus dinosaur walking along the shoreline
Dicraeosaurus and Kentrosaurus dinosaur walking peacefully next to calamite trees by sunset

Apatosaurus dinosaur walking in the desert amongst calamite and onychiopsis plants

A forest of Calamites and Asteroxylon 390 million years ago
This is how a forest of Calamites and Asteroxylon may have appeared just about anywhere on the Earth 390 million years ago. The Calamites are the slender Christmas tree shaped plants

Asterophyllites plant of the Carboniferous period
Asterophyllites is one of the many plants of the Carboniferous that used to grow up to gigantic proportions: as big as an average tree

Sauropelta dinosaur roaming
Sauropelta dinosaur amongst cycadeoidea plants and calamite trees

Compsognathus dinosaur attempts to eat a frog in the desert amongst calamite trees

Calamites and Drepanophycus populate lowlands near the brackish waters of an inland sea
Calamites of varying size (10 to 50 feet tall) populate lowlands near the brackish waters of an inland sea. Closer to the ground at about 6 feet tall is a variety of Drepanophycus

Utahraptor dinosaur running in the desert with a calamite forest in the background

Caudipteryx dinosaurs at the waters edge next to tempskya trees

Calamite plant of the Carboniverous period on white background
Calamites are a type of horsetail plant that lived in the coal swamps of the Carboniferous Period. They were prehistoric relatives of the modern horse tail

Dinosaurs graze the lush delta lands of North America 76-74 million years ago
Dinosaurs graze the lush delta lands near the North American inner sea from about 76-74 million years ago. This area is now modern Utah and Arizona and part of the larger Grand Staircase formation

Allosaurus dinosaurs attacking an Apatosaurus among calamite trees and cycas plants

Compsognathus dinosaur hunting a gecko in a lagoon with calamite trees

Carboniferous landscape C014 / 4723
Carboniferous landscape. Artwork of animals and plants in a Carboniferous landscape. A scorpion (lower right) is on a fallen Sigillaria tree trunk. Nearby (lower centre) is an Eryops amphibian

Giant horsetail leaf fossils C016 / 5599
Fossilised giant horsetail (Asterophyllites grandis)leaves. These specimens date to 320-290 million year old ago in the Late Carboniferous, and were found in Dudley, West Midlands, UK

Fossil Calamites leaves C016 / 5556
Fossil Calamites (Annularia radiata) leaves. This plants leaves were borne in whorls, approximately 15 millimetres in size

Fossil horsetail (Calamites sp. ) trunk C013 / 6541
Fossilised giant horsetail (Calamites sp.) trunk. The horsetails are a prehistoric family of vascular plants that reproduce by spores rather than seeds

Calamites suckowi (Brongniart)
Pith cast of Calamites suckowi, an Articulate, Carboniferous plant. Upper Carboniferous; Gosforth, near Newcastle-on-Tyne. Range: Genus, Carboniferous, Species, Westphalian

Calamites sp. cast of trunk
Natural cast of trunk interior of Calamites sp. Approximately 40 cm in length. Curvature indicates that this specimen comes from near the base of the tree. Dates back to the late carboniferous period

Annularia sphenophylloid, fossil horsetail
This specimen is more commonly known as fossil horsetail. The leaves of this fossil plant form rosette-like shapes

Fossil leaves of Calamites
The leaves of Calamites were borne in whorls, approximately 15 mm in size. The species in this fossil specimen is Annularia radiata, discovered in Wales and dates back to the Late Carboniferous

Asterophyllites grandis, giant horsetail leaves
Giant leaves of the horsetail fern (Asterophyllites grandis). 320-290 million year old specimen from the Late Carboniferous, Dudley, West Midlands, U.K

Calamites sp. giant horsetail trunk
320-290 million year old specimen of a giant horsetail fern trunk from the Late Carboniferous period, U.K

Fossil branches of Calamites
The fossil branches of Calamites sp. bearing leaves and cones; Palaeostachya and Asterophyllites. Specimen discovered in Wales, dating back to the Late Carboniferous period

Carboniferous amphibian, artwork
Carboniferous amphibian. Artwork of an Eryops amphibian (orange, lower centre) crawling among the swamp trees and vegetation that dominated the Earth during the Carboniferous Period

Carboniferous insects, artwork
Carboniferous insects. Artwork of a millipede (Arthropleura) and a dragonfly (Meganeura) in the forests of the Carboniferous Period (354-290 million years ago)

Prehistoric forest fire, artwork
Prehistoric forest fire. Artwork of prehistoric invertebrates fleeing towards a pond during a forest fire. The invertebrates include a centipede, a scorpion and numerous cockroaches

Prehistoric swamp plants, artwork
Prehistoric swamp plants. Computer artwork representing how a forest of Calamites (tall) and Asteroxylon (curled) plants may have appeared during the Early Devonian period

Prehistoric life, artwork
Prehistoric life. Computer artwork of giant Meganeura fluttering between Calamites and Asterophyllites plants during the Carboniferous period (354-290 million years ago)

Calamite plants, 19th century artwork. Artwork from the 1886 ninth edition of Moses and Geology (Samuel Kinns, London). This book was originally published in 1882

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"Unveiling the Ancient World: Calamites - Fossil Plants and a Scorpion" Step back in time and explore the fascinating world of calamites, ancient horsehair fossils that once thrived millions of years ago. These extinct plant fossils, including the scale tree and horsetail, offer us a glimpse into Earth's prehistoric landscapes. Imagine witnessing two Suchomimus dinosaurs skillfully catching a fish and shark in their powerful jaws. As you wander further, an Asterophyllites prehistoric tree stands tall amidst cycas and calamites while a Monolophosaurus dinosaur gracefully walks by. Traveling through time, you'll encounter Calamites trees from the Carboniferous and Permian periods, with their unique foliage adorning the landscape. Dicraeosaurus and Kentrosaurus dinosaurs stroll along the shoreline as an Apatosaurus dinosaur majestically roams across the desert. Transport yourself to 390 million years ago when forests dominated by Calamites and Asteroxylon covered vast stretches of land. Marvel at the beauty of Asterophyllites plants from the Carboniferous period as they sway gently in long-lost breezes. Witness Sauropelta dinosaurs roaming freely among these ancient wonders, reminding us of Earth's rich biodiversity throughout history. The story told by these fossilized remnants is one that captivates our imagination while offering valuable insights into our planet's past. Join us on this extraordinary journey through time as we unravel secrets hidden within each layer of rock—where calamities flourished alongside magnificent creatures—a testament to nature's enduring legacy.