book chapter

Analysis of plant remains

Late Archaic components at Modoc Rock Shelter, Randolph County, Illinois, by Steven R. Ahler … [et al • (48) • Published In 1992 • Pages: 81-92

By: King, Frances B..

Abstract
King analyzed the floral remains. Samples were water or chemically floated. The flora of the late 1800s is described along with the floral zones for the Late Archaic inhabitants. They had access to upland, slope, bottomland forest, hill praire, rivers, creeks, backwater lakes, and marshes. The data indicate wood for fuel was opportunistically collected. Most of the nutshell was thick-shelled hickory. Seeds included two small squash blossom scars; indications of domesticated plant use. Chenopod was the most common type of seed found.
Subjects
Organization and analysis of results of research
Flora
Diet
Cultural stratigraphy
tradition
Eastern Late Archaic
HRAF PubDate
2000
Region
North America
Sub Region
Eastern Woodlands
Document Type
book chapter
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeobotanist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry ; 2004
Field Date
1987
Coverage Date
4900 BP-4100 BP
Coverage Place
Modoc Rock Shelter, Randolph County, Illinois, United States
Notes
Frances B. King
For bibliographical references see document 2: Ahler
LCCN
98127256
LCSH
Indians of North America--Antiquities