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 approximately 1150 AD, maize became a major dietary component among prehistoric Eastern Woodlands inhabitants. This shift resulted in a significant reduction in Chenopodium berlandieri cultivation. However, pitseed goosefoot remained important until European contact, after which it virtually disappeared.