Palaeobotanical Collection

Glossopteris leaf fossils
Fossil leaves of Glossopteris browniana. This leaf, which dates to the Permian period (between 299 to 251 million years ago), belongs to an extinct order of seed ferns

Lea Grauvogel-Stamm, palaeontologist C018 / 9410
Lea Grauvogel-Stamm (born 1940), French palaeontologist, using tools to uncover fossils in a sandstone quarry in the Vosges mountain range, France

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

Grauvogel-Gall fossil collection, France C018 / 9411
Grauvogel-Gall fossil collection. French palaeontologist Lea Grauvogel-Stamm (born 1940) with plant, fish and scorpion fossils from the collection she maintains

Albertia conifer fossil C018 / 9401
Albertia conifer fossil. Sandstone block containing a fossilised specimen of a twig from an Albertia conifer. Sandstone block size: 16 by 17 centimetres

Voltzia conifer fossil C018 / 9399
Voltzia conifer fossil. Sandstone block containing a fossilised specimen of a Voltzia conifer. Sandstone block size: 46 by 33 centimetres

Schizoneura horsetail fossil C018 / 9397
Schizoneura horsetail fossil. Sandstone block (19 by 26 centimetres) containing a fossilised specimen of a Schizoneura horsetail

Voltzia conifer fossil C018 / 9398
Voltzia conifer fossil. Sandstone block containing a fossilised specimen of a Voltzia conifer. Sandstone block size: 9 by 16 centimetres

Voltzia conifer fossil C018 / 9400
Voltzia conifer fossil. Sandstone block containing a fossilised specimen of a Voltzia conifer. Sandstone block size: 16 by 17 centimetres

Sabalites palm tree fossil C018 / 9396
Sabalites palm tree fossil

Pecopteris fern fossil C018 / 9393
Pecopteris fern fossil. Slab of coal shale containing a fossilised specimen of the fern Pecopteris miltani. This specimen dates from around 300 million years ago

Mariopteris pteridosperm fossil C018 / 9391
Mariopteris pteridosperm fossil. Slab of coal shale containing a fossilised specimen of a Mariopteris pteridosperm. This specimen dates from around 300 million years ago

Oak leaf fossil C018 / 9394
Oak leaf fossil. Rock with a fossilised specimen of a leaf from the oak species Quercus hispanica. This leaf is 9 centimetres long

Oak leaf fossil C018 / 9395
Oak leaf fossil. Rock with a fossilised specimen of a leaf from the oak species Quercus hispanica. This leaf is 9 centimetres long

Neuropteridium tree fern fossil C018 / 9392
Neuropteridium tree fern fossil. Sandstone block (27 by 43 centimetres) containing a fossilised specimen of a Neuropteridium tree fern

Equisetum horsetail fossil C018 / 9386
Equisetum horsetail fossil. Sandstone block containing a fossilised specimen of a stem from an Equisetum horsetail plant. Sandstone block size: 5 by 10 centimetres

Liquidambar fossil leaf C018 / 9390
Liquidambar fossil leaf. Rock containing a fossilised specimen of a leaf from the plant Liquidambar europaeum. The specimen measures 6 by 8 centimetres

Equisetum horsetail fossil C018 / 9387
Equisetum horsetail fossil. Sandstone block split open to show a rare fossil and imprint of a terminal bud from an Equisetum horsetail plant. Fossil dimensions: 5 by 10 centimetres

Gingko leaf fossil C018 / 9388
Gingko leaf fossil. Rock containing a fossilised specimen of a leaf from a Gingko adiantoides plant. The leaf measures 33 millimetres across

Asterophyllites horsetail fossil C018 / 9382
Asterophyllites horsetail fossil. Slab of coal shale containing a fossilised specimen of an Asterophyllites horsetail plant

Male conifer cone fossil C018 / 9384
Male conifer cone fossil. Sandstone block (12 by 20 centimetres) containing a fossilised specimen of a male cone from a conifer tree

Male conifer cone fossil C018 / 9385
Male conifer cone fossil. Sandstone block split open to show a fossilised specimen and imprint of a male cone from a conifer tree

Asterophyllites horsetail fossil C018 / 9383
Asterophyllites horsetail fossil. Close-up of a slab of coal shale containing a fossilised specimen of an Asterophyllites horsetail plant

Anomopteris fern fossil C018 / 9381
Anomopteris fern fossil. Sandstone block (19 by 40 centimetres) containing a fossilised specimen of the fern Anomopteris mougeotti

Alethopteris seed fern fossil C018 / 9379
Alethopteris seed fern fossil. Slab of coal shale containing a fossilised specimen of an Alethopteris seed fern. This specimen dates from around 300 million years ago

Alethopteris seed fern fossil C018 / 9380
Alethopteris seed fern fossil. Close-up of a slab of coal shale containing a fossilised specimen of an Alethopteris seed fern

Cretaceous landscape C014 / 4722
Cretaceous landscape. Artwork of animals and plants in a Cretaceous landscape in mid-Africa. A multituberculate (lower right) is on a branch

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

Eocene forest landscape, artwork C016 / 5349
Eocene forest landscape. Artwork of a forest landscape in the Baltic during the Eocene (56 to 34 million years ago). This region now lies in northern Europe

Early Devonian landscape, artwork C016 / 5347
Early Devonian landscape. Artwork of early vascular plants growing on land during the Early Devonian period (420 to 395 million years ago). The Sun is low in the sky above a mountain range

Early Devonian landscape, artwork C016 / 5348
Early Devonian landscape. Artwork of early vascular plants (Rhynia) and larger fungal or lichen-like organisms (Prototaxites)

Cretaceous tree ferns, artwork
Cretaceous tree ferns. Artwork showing several Tempskya tree ferns, depicted in the Lower to Mid-Cretaceous Period. These plants could reach six metres in height and half a metre in diameter

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

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

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

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

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

Lepidodendron plant, 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: A Glimpse into Palaeobotanical Treasures" Step into the fascinating world of palaeobotany with Lea Grauvogel-Stamm, a renowned palaeontologist. Through her meticulous research and discoveries, she has unraveled the secrets hidden within various plant fossils. One such remarkable find is the Glossopteris leaf fossils (C018/9410), which provide crucial insights into Earth's ancient flora. These delicate leaves offer a window to prehistoric ecosystems and their evolution over millions of years. Intriguingly, Grauvogel-Stamm's collection also includes the Grauvogel-Gall fossil collection from France (C018/9411). This assemblage showcases an array of plant remains that once thrived in this region, shedding light on its botanical history. Amongst these treasures are Albertia conifer fossil (C018/9401) and Voltzia conifer fossil (C018/9399 & C018/9398), offering glimpses into ancient coniferous forests. These well-preserved specimens allow us to envision lush landscapes dominated by towering trees that flourished eons ago. Delving deeper, we encounter Schizoneura horsetail fossil (C018/9397), a testament to the existence of horsetails during prehistoric times. The intricate details preserved in this specimen enable scientists to reconstruct these ancient plants' morphology and understand their ecological significance. Continuing our journey through time, we come across Sabalites palm tree fossil (C018/9396). This discovery provides evidence of palm trees existing in regions where they no longer grow today – an intriguing glimpse into past climates and geographical changes. The Pecopteris fern fossil (C018/9393) takes us back even further, showcasing ferns that once adorned primeval landscapes.