Rocks containing fossils of the earliest land plants in New York State are most likely found in the Appalachian region, particularly in areas with sedimentary rock formations such as the Catskill Mountains and the Hudson Valley. These regions contain Devonian-aged rocks, which date back to a time when early vascular plants began to colonize land. Fossils from this period, including plant impressions and remains, can often be discovered in shale or sandstone deposits.
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