By approximately 1150 AD, maize became a major dietary constituent of prehistoric populations in the Eastern Woodlands. This led to a substantial decrease in Chenopodium berlandieri cultivation. Nonetheless, pitseed goosefoot remained important up until the point of European contact, after which it virtually disappeared.
By around 1150 AD, maize became the primary food source for prehistoric Eastern Woodlands populations. This led to a substantial decrease in Chenopodium berlandieri cultivation. Pitseed goosefoot remained important up until European contact, after which its presence diminished significantly.