Dear Lisa,
I agree with Jan.
Kind Regards
BIAX
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From: "BASTIAENS, JAN" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 9:47 AM
Subject: Re: identification problem
> Dear Lisa,
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> Why do you think it is not a bud from Alnus glutinosa? To me the
> pictures look like buds from Alnus glutinosa (general morphology). And
> if I am not mistaken the ridged pattern appears when the bud scales are
> not present any more.
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> Greetings,
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> Jan Bastiaens
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> Heritage researcher - Natural sciences
> Flemish Heritage Institute
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> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Namens Lisa Gray
> Verzonden: dinsdag 14 juli 2009 23:12
> Aan: [log in to unmask]
> Onderwerp: identification problem
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> Dear Colleagues,
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> I've found some plant macrofossils I've not seen before and would
> appreciate any opinions on thier identity.
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> They are present in very low quantities from some samples of Neolithic
> peat from the foreshore/intertidal zone of the River Thames. These
> samples have produced diverse and well-preserved plant macrofossils
> dominated by Alnus catkins and seeds and seeds of aquatic and
> semi-aquatic plants. Wood and buds are also present. The first two
> images are of the item seeming most complete. I first picked this out
> thinking it was a bud. Something seems to be enclosed. I'm reluctant to
> peel it apart to find out what because its my only complete example.
> There is a distinct ridged 'wave-like' pattern on the surface of these
> fragments. Its likely that I'm seeing bits of a familiar plant I've not
> seen before in less well-preserved deposits.
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> I can take more photos if these don't seem clear. I'm trying out new
> equipment so I can only improve on these efforts.
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> I look forward to any ideas because I've looked through manuals and
> reference material and I'm completely baffled.
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> best wishes,
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> Lisa
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> Lisa Gray MSc BA hons AIFA
> Freelance Archaeobotanist
> Part-time student MA Maritime Archaeology www.lisagray.co.uk
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