Any plant experts on the forum?

[ObKrieger]

Hi guys,

This is a really weird question, so don't make fun of me.

I was looking around inside one of my German helmets earlier and I found this bit of plant material. Is that wheat? a weed? It certainly seems old. It's a long shot for sure, but it would interesting to find out if it belongs to a plant that is indigenous only to Europe.

Sorry for the strange question, I am an archaeologist at heart and these kinds of things intrigue me.

Has anyone else ever found biological remains inside of something?

Regards,
Mo

[Woolgar]

It looks like a husk of wheat

Nick

[GIZMO8Z]

I agree with Nick. It's wheat.

[Jerry B]

Not really my field, but 6 row Barley is my first thought, though it might be Wheat. Sorry I can't be more certain on this. I'll ask the wife when she gets back from university, as she is a professor in Environmental archaeology.

[CARL]

Try it with a little milk Mo, throw in a few blueberries and it might be good for breakfast!

Seriously though, that is a first...never heard of that before. Genuine "barn find", complete with part of the farmer's field!

Cheers,

Carl

[davejb]

Sorry Mo, but i cant resist, to me it looks like the beginning of a box of Weetabix

[ObKrieger]

Not really my field, but 6 row Barley is my first thought, though it might be Wheat. Sorry I can't be more certain on this. I'll ask the wife when she gets back from university, as she is a professor in Environmental archaeology.

Thanks for your replies. Jerry, I look forward to hearing your wife's opinion as well.

I was expecting the cereal jokes. haha... I suppose if I was looking for the authentic 'German soldier' experience I could always try a bite.

[Woolgar]

I was going to ask if there was a cereal number on the helmet !!

Nick

[sam1chlt]

It would make a good meal for some of us older guys who need more fiber!!

Sam

[Adrian]

Looks like barley to me.