"The Carboniferous Plants"

The Carboniferous period, around 360 to 300 million years ago, was marked by the dominance of lush, extensive forests of large plants like ferns, clubmosses, and seed-producing plants. These plants thrived in swampy environments and their remains accumulated over time, forming thick layers of organic material. When these layers were buried and subjected to heat and pressure, they transformed into the vast coal deposits we use today. These plants played a crucial role in Earth's carbon cycle and significantly influenced the planet’s climate and atmosphere during that era.