New Radiocarbon Dates for Kulpi Mara Rockshelter, Central Australia

Human-mediated introduction of Livistona palms into central Australia: conservation and management implications

“…The former vectors are known to consume and distribute the seeds. Early human colonizers were present (at least sporadically) in central Australia during the timeframe established for genetic divergence between the two palms [6]. Moreover, the growing shoot (palmheart) of L. mariae was eaten as a vegetable [7], which may have provided an incentive for humans to attempt to establish populations in new areas.…”