PHYTOLITH ANALYSIS AT THE GROSETA RANCH ROAD SITE, AZ N:8:40(ASM), YAVAPAI COUNTY, ARIZONA

Summary

Phytolith analysis was undertaken at AZN:8:40(ASM) (Groseta Ranch Road (GRR) site)

as part of the State Route 89A Cottonwood Testing/Data Recovery Project. This site consists

primarily of a Classic Period field house locality. Eleven phytolith samples from a variety of

proveniences such as rock piles, field houses, and possible agricultural fields were examined to

identify plants that grew or were used in these areas. A detailed record of grasses, including

the cultivated Zea mays is expected from phytolith samples.

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