The Oligocene is the third and last epoch of the Paleogene. It occurs after the Eocene, and before the Miocene

The Oligocene Epoch Although it lasted a "short" 11 million years, a number of major changes occurred during this time. These changes include the appearance of the first elephants with trunks, early horses, and the appearance of many grasses — plants that would produce extensive grasslands in the following epoch, the Miocene.

Pages in category "Oligocene plants". The following 17 pages are in this category, out of 17 total. This list may not reflect recent changes (learn more). A. Acer ashwilli. Acer chaneyi. Acer dettermani. Acer kenaicum.

oligocene epoch As rainforest was replaced by deciduous forest, grasses began to move from their riverside homes to occupy open plains, though they were still rare in the Oligocene Epoch. Other plants that existed were Sapindales in tropical areas, sedges, and cattails in wet areas and legumes, pines, and roses in deciduous areas.