Naming a phantom - the quest to find the identity of <it>Ulluchu</it>, an unidentified ceremonial plant of the Moche culture in Northern Peru
<p>Abstract</p> <p>The botanical identification of <it>Ulluchu</it>, an iconic fruit frequently depicted in the art of the pre-Columbian Moche culture that flourished from A.D. 100-800 on the Peruvian north coast, has eluded scientists since its documentation in ceramic...
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Main Authors: | Bussmann Rainer W (Author), Sharon Douglas (Author) |
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2009-03-01T00:00:00Z.
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