Polynesian settlers to New Zealand brought with them tropical cultigens, but the temperate climate imposed restrictions on where crops could be grown. The adaptations Maori gardeners made to the landscape in order to grow their vegetables can be seen archaeologically. The types of evidence are described, drawing on specific archaeological sites and archaeological investigations. Regional variation is also discussed.

GN672.6.A2 FUR (Library of Congress Call Number)

37634 (Cat ID)

69914 (DBTextworks system ID)

30700 (Presto content ID)

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