Botanical analysis of a bundle of flax (Linum usitatissimum L.) from an early medieval site in northern Poland; a contribution to the history of flax cultivation and its field weeds |
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Authors: | Ma?igorzata Lataowa |
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Institution: | (1) Laboratory of Palaeoecology and Archaeobotany, Department of Plant Ecology and Nature Protection, University of Gdansk, al. Legionów 9, PL 80-441 Gdansk, Poland |
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Abstract: | A bundle of flax (Linum usitatissimum L.) radiocarbon dated to 1210±70 uncal B.P. (830±90 cal A.D.) was analysed for its macrofossil content. Apart from stems, capsules and seeds of flax., a large number of diaspores (fruits and seeds) from other plants was identified. Field weeds were the most numerous taxa present, among them three flax field weeds,Spergula maxima, Camelina alyssum andCuscuta cpilinum. Development of the specific flax weed community is discussed. Indicator values are used to characterize the edaphic conditions of this early medieval flax field. The field weeds spectrum also suggests that this flax was sown as a summer crop after an earlier crop of millet. |
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Keywords: | Archaeobotany Linum usitatissimum L Flax weeds Early Middle Ages Northern Poland |
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