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Petrified Gardens

National Natural Landmark

Photo
Photo of Petrified Gardens
IN BRIEF
Petrified Gardens includes one of the best exposures of fossil reefs made up of calcareous algae, known as cryptozoon. These types of algae represent a milestone in the evolution of plant life. Ownership: Private.

DESIGNATION DATE
1967
update on 07/09/2004  I   http://www.nature.nps.gov/nnl/Registry/USA_Map/States/NewYork/NNL/PG/index.cfm   I  Email: Webmaster
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