Weeds of the Northern U.S. and Canada: A Guide for Identification

by France Royer, Richard Dickinson

This impressive, richly illustrated field guide identifies more than 150 noxious weeds and another 100 related species. Color photos show the weeds at five critical stages, including their appearance as seedlings. The book covers a region from southern Oregon east to Connecticut and north to Canada. Information on weed legislation by state is listed. A first of its kind, this extraordinary book is for a multitude of users, whether farmer, landscaper or gardener.

Genres: Gardening, Reference, Nature

470 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1999

Reviews

[GEORGIANNE KENNEDY · Rating 1 out of 5]

Do not consult this book for research or guidance. It contains outdated information about plants. Many native plants essential to the survival of our ecosystem are labelled as pests for the simple reason that they spread rapidly. Let's discontinue the use of the colonial labels and use either the Latin based botanical names, the names given by the Indigenous peoples, or more flattering and descriptive names such as Butterfly Flower for the maligned milkweed (Asclepias). Using herbicides will sterilize our soil and destroy the complex web of beings that live on and in the Earth.

[Chris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Because sometimes the plant you want to know about isn't on anybody's list of useful plants. Sometimes the plant is obscure or not well known, but it is still fun to know its name. I just like to be able to look them up and say "oh, so that's what it is."

[Wayne · Rating 4 out of 5]

great size for taking on a hike .. good pictures and descriptions