Pteridospermatophyta Collection

Mariopteris muricata, seed fern
A leaf of a Carboniferous seed fern plant from Staffordshire

Glossopteris, fern fossil C016 / 4852
Glossopteris, fern fossil. This fossil plant has tongue-shaped leaves with a net-like arrangement of veins. This specimen is part of the collections held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Glossopteris indica, Antarctic fossil leaf
Fossilised plant leaf collected by Robert Falcon Scotts British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913, also known as the Terra Nova expedition

Neuropteris gigantea (Sternberg), Pteridosperm
Part of a frond of Neuropteris gigantea, an Upper Carboniferous plant, a Pteridosperm, from Coseley, near Bilston, west Midlands. Range; Genus, Carboniferous; Species, Westphalian

Alethopteris lonchitica, fossil seed fern
Shown here is a frond of the seed fern Alethopteris, specimen originating from Carboniferous rocks near Barnsley, England

Dicroidium prehistoric seed plant from the Triassic period, isolated on white background

Dicroidium plant on white background. Dicroidium was one of the main components of the supercontinent, Gondwana flora during Triassic

Alethopteris zeilleri tree on white background
Alethopteris zeilleri is a foliar morphospecies tree from a medullosalean plant that grew widely in the Stephanian and Early Permian of tropical Laurasia

Fossilised seed fern seeds C016 / 5948
Fossilised seed fern (Trigonocarpus parkinsoni) seeds. These large nut-like seeds measure about 2.5 centimetres long. They were found in the coal measures of England, UK

Seed fern fossil C016 / 5953
Seed fern (Sagenopteris phillipsi) fossil. This extinct gymnosperm from the Jurassic period was collected at Cayton Bay, Yorkshire, UK. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Gymnosperm fossil C016 / 5945
Gymnosperm fossil. Ovule bearing cupules of the early extinct gymnosperm Xenotheca devonica from Devon, UK, dating from the Upper Devonian. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Fossil seed fern leaves C016 / 5951
Fossil seed fern (Glossopteris browniana) leaves. This specimwn is from from Nagpur, India and is held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Dicroidium, seed fern fossil C016 / 5054
Dicroidium, seed fern fossil. This specimen, from Queensland, Australia, dates from the Triassic. It is part of the collections held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Glossopteris linearis, leaf fossils C016 / 4895
Glossopteris linearis, leaf fossils. Leaves from a deciduous bushy plant are here fossilised on a bedding plane of Permian siltstone

Neuropteris, seed fern fossil C016 / 4844
Neuropteris, seed fern fossil. This plant fossil dates from the Carboniferous. This specimen is part of the collections held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Alethopteris serli (Brongniart), Pteridosperm
Part of a frond of Alethopteris serli, a Pterisosperm, a plant from the Upper Carboniferous, Newcastle-on-Tyne. Range: Genus, Carboniferous; species, Westphalian

Dicroidium sp. seed fern
Fossil Triassic plant from Queensland, Australia

Neuropteris, seed fern
Shown here is the Carboniferous seed fern plant, Neuropteris

Glossopteris linearis, fossil leaves
Fossil leaves which lived as a deciduous bushy plant, preserved on a bedding plane of Permian siltstone (Old Agfa film - not possible to duplicate)

Glossopteris browniana
Fossil from Nagpur, India. Tongue-shaped leaves of the extinct Glossopteris are characteristic of the Permian and Triassic rocks of Gondwana. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London

Sagenopteris phillipsi, seed fern
Sagenopteris phillipsi, an extinct gymnosperm from the Jurassic period collected at Cayton Bay, Yorkshire, England. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London

Xenotheca devonica
Ovule (seed) bearing cupules of the early extinct gymnosperm from Devon, England dating from the Upper Devonian. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London

Trigonocarpus parkinsoni
Large nutlike seeds (about 2.5cm long) from the coal measures of England dating from Upper Carboniferous. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London

Glossopteris, fossil plant
Shown here is Glossopteris, a fossil fern plant with tongue-shaped leaves with a net-like arrangement of veins

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"Pteridospermatophyta: A Glimpse into the Ancient World of Seed Ferns and Fossilized Plants" Step back in time and explore the fascinating world of Pteridospermatophyta, a group of ancient plants that thrived millions of years ago. Among them, Mariopteris muricata stands out with its intricate fronds resembling delicate feathers, while Glossopteris indica reveals itself through Antarctic fossil leaves that tell tales from a distant past. Delving deeper into the realm of fossils, we encounter Glossopteris C016 / 4852 - a fern fossil that whispers secrets about an era long gone. Its counterpart, another Antarctic fossil leaf named Glossopteris indica, adds to our understanding of prehistoric ecosystems. As we continue our journey through time, Neuropteris gigantea emerges as a majestic pteridosperm. With its grandeur and beauty preserved in stone, this species captivates us with its unique characteristics. Moving on to seed ferns, Alethopteris lonchitica takes center stage. This remarkable plant showcases its fossilized remains from ages past when it flourished across ancient landscapes. Meanwhile, Dicroidium presents itself as a prehistoric seed plant from the Triassic period—a testament to nature's resilience throughout millennia. Against a white background stands Alethopteris zeilleri tree—a striking image frozen in time—an emblematic representation of an extinct species forever captured within layers upon layers of history. The story continues with glimpses into the reproductive cycle—fossilized seed fern seeds (C016 / 5948) and seed fern fossils (C016 / 5953). These remnants offer insights into how these plants propagated themselves during their prime existence. Finally, Gymnosperm (C016 / 5945), another captivating find among these ancient wonders reminds us how diverse and awe-inspiring the plant kingdom once was.