Abstract
The Hohokam, a pre-Columbian people of the Sonoran Desert turned out a myriad of intricately designed ceramics. They were known to depict many aspects of their natural environment including animals, insects, birds and people. However, aside from vessels shaped like gourds or pumpkins and possibly datura seed pods, only a few clear representations of plants have been identified, most of which are obvious flower designs. Plants held great importance to the Hohokam as evidenced by botanical remains and irrigation canals. It is possible that the geometric design elements on Hohokam pottery also represent plants that were crucial to Hohokam subsistence. The comparison of designs from five site/site areas with actual plants as well as historic uses and traditions revolving around plant use support the hypothesis that Hohokam artisans were strongly influenced by the plants in their environment and depicted these plants on their pottery design.
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