POLLEN ANALYSIS AT THE IGNACIO SITE, 5LP264, COLORADO

Author(s): Linda J. Scott; PaleoResearch Institute

Year: 1981

Summary

Fourteen pollen samples were selected for analysis from 5LP264,

the Ignacio Site, located approximately three miles north of Ignacio in

La Plata. County, Colorado. This site is an historic Navajo site containing

evidence of a sweat lodge, hearth, and several piles of rocks. The

present vegetation in the vicinity of the site is dominated by Pinus and

Juniperus (a pinon/juniper zone). The understory is composed of

Artemisia (sagebrush), Quercus (scrub oak), and Amelanchier (serviceberry).

A variety of herbs and grasses were also noted in open areas.

Cite this Record

POLLEN ANALYSIS AT THE IGNACIO SITE, 5LP264, COLORADO. Linda J. Scott, PaleoResearch Institute. PRI Technical Report ,1981-008. 1981 ( tDAR id: 376575) ; doi:10.6067/XCV8RN374V

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