Oregon, phytolith, macrofloral (Other Keyword)

DOCUMENT Full-Text Linda Scott Cummings. Kathryn Puseman.

Site 35D061 is located along the North Umpqua River in western Oregon. Paired phytolith and macrofloral samples were examined from column sediments through cultural remains and a feature at this site to identify both past vegetation and human use of plants. All samples were wet when collected and air-dried prior to submission for analysis, making pollen analysis for this material impossible due to modern contamination. The primary research question for this area is the identification of...