Coconutsremains
Coconutsremains refers to preserved remnants of the coconut (Cocos nucifera) recovered from archaeological, palaeoenvironmental, and related contexts. The term encompasses a range of materials, including hard nutshell fragments, carbonized or desiccated endosperm (the white kernel tissue), cotyledon fragments, and husk fibers such as coir, as well as occasional mesocarp debris when preservation conditions permit.
Preservation and characteristics vary by environment. Shells and kernels can survive as carbonized or mineralized remains
Dating and analysis play key roles in interpreting coconutsremains. Radiocarbon dating of coconut material can establish
Significance to research often lies in understanding tropical economies, maritime networks, and patterns of human dispersal.