Description: 800-year-old corn cobs from Wupatki Pueblo. Prehistoric corn was quite a bit smaller than most modern varieties, but capable of successful growth in the harsh Southwest environment.

Collection: On display at Wupatki National Monument.

Author

Dan Boone/Ryan Belnap, Bilby Research Center, Northern Arizona University

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