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Mesa Verde Vegetal Survey, Stanley L. Welsh
Mesa Verde Vegetal Survey, Stanley L. Welsh
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Abstract
This write-up is mainly concerned with plant specimens recovered and examined from major prehistoric cliff dwellings being excavated during the Wetherill Mesa Project. It also includes anecdotes from the author’s experiences in Mesa Verde. An overall summary of the species identified is presented at the end of this work, including suggestions as to how plants may have been used based on modern Native American surveys.
Table of Contents
Preface
Prologue
Introduction
Wetherill Mesa
Climate
Collections
Identification
Modern Plant Assemblage
Contemporary Species Compliment
Archeological Plant Assemblage
Plant Species Recovering from the Major Ruins
Kinds of Plant Materials Recovered
Wood-worked Items …