Microfossil analysis of lapita deposits in vanuatu reveals introduced araceae (aroids)

Mark Horrocks; Stuart Bedford

doi:10.1002/j.1834-4453.2005.tb00587.x

Microfossil analysis of lapita deposits in vanuatu reveals introduced araceae (aroids)

Mark Horrocks^*, Stuart Bedford

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Abstract

Starch residue, pollen and phytolith analysis was carried out on 14 coralline soil and potsherd samples from a c. 2700 BP Lapita site on Uripiv Island, Vanuatu. Starch grains, calcium oxylate crystals and xylem cells of introduced Araceae (aroids) were identified, providing the most compelling evidence to date of Lapita horticulture in Remote Oceania. Phytoliths indicate that local vegetation was dominated by Arecaceae (palms). Pollen was present in extremely low concentrations.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	67-74
Number of pages	8
Journal	Archaeology in Oceania
Volume	40
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/j.1834-4453.2005.tb00587.x
Publication status	Published - Jul 2005
Externally published	Yes

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Microfossil analysis of lapita deposits in vanuatu reveals introduced araceae (aroids)

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