Which of these hominins is known for the practice of burial and floral offerings?

The practice of burial and floral offerings is primarily associated with Homo neanderthalensis, also known as Neanderthals. Archaeological evidence suggests that Neanderthals engaged in ritualistic burial practices. They often buried their dead with care, sometimes including items such as tools, animal remains, and even flowers, indicating a level of cultural complexity and a possible belief in an afterlife or reverence for the deceased.

This behavior reflects an understanding of mortality and social bonds that was previously thought to be unique to modern humans, but Neanderthals demonstrated these practices as well. Their burials suggest a cognitive capacity for symbolic thought and the emotional expression associated with loss. This cultural practice sets Neanderthals apart from other hominins, who may not have exhibited the same degree of ritualistic behavior.

Homo erectus and Homo ergaster did not display evidence of burial practices in the same manner as Neanderthals, and while Homo sapiens certainly engage in burial rites, the question specifically focuses on the hominin associated with these early practices, which points directly to Neanderthals as having been known for this behavior.