Weeds

by Martin, Alexander C.; Zallinger, Jean

• ISBN13: 9781582381602
• ISBN10: 1582381607
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-04-14
• Publisher: Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press

Summary

This handy identification guide to the plants that cause billions of dollars annually in crop loss and control measures include information on: -The harm that weeds cause -Benefits from weeds -Major weed habitats Accurate full-color illustrations and descriptive text identify the principal weeds and weed groups that invade lawns, gardens, fields. and roadsides. Range maps show distribution within the United States. Golden Guides first appeared in 1949 and quickly established themselves as authorities on subjects from Natural History to Science. Relaunched in 2000,Golden Guides from St. Martin's Pressfeature modern, new covers as part of a multi-year, million-dollar program to revise, update, and expand the complete line of guides for a new generation of students. This handy identification guide to the plants that cause billions of dollars annually in crop loss and control measures includes information on: The harm that weeds cause Benefits from weeds Major weed habitats Accurate full-color illustrations and descriptive text identify the principal weeds and weed groups that invade lawns, gardens, fields, and roadsides. Range maps show distribution within the United States. Using clear text and detailed illustrations, Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press present accurate information in a handy format for the beginner to the expert. These guides focus on what your students are really going to see. They are easy to use: detailed, full-color illustrations, text, and maps are all in one place. They are easy to understand: accurate, accessible information is simplified without being misrepresented. They are authoritative, containing up-to-date information written experts and checked by specialists. And they are portable: handy and lightweight, designed to fit in a pocket and be carried anywhere. Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press have been updated and revised to revitalize the complete line of guides for a new generation of students.

Author Biography

Golden Guides first appeared in 1949 and quickly established themselves as authorities on subjects from Natural History to Science. Relaunched in 2000, Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press feature modern, new covers as part of a multi-year, million-dollar program to revise, update, and expand the complete line of guides for a new generation of students.

Table of Contents

What are Weeds?	4	(2)
Definition, adaptability and capacity to reproduce
The Harm Weeds Cause	6	(2)
Cost to farmers; additional losses in control of lawn and garden pests, respiratory ailments; interference with waterways and outdoor recreation
Benefits from Weeds	8	(1)
The value of weeds in soil conservation; for food, medicine, and drugs; in diets of songbirds, gamebirds, and other wildlife
Major Weed Habitats	9	(1)
Fields and roadsides; lawns and gardens; marsh and aquatic areas
Plan of the Book	10	(1)
Purpose, plan of presentation of material, and explanation of maps
Common Weeds of the United States	11	(147)
145 pages of illustrations, descriptions and maps
More Information	158	(1)
Index	159