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“What is a __weed,__” opined Emerson, “but a plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered?” While that may be a worthy notion in theory, these plants of undiscovered virtue cause endless hours of toil for backyard gardeners. Wherever they take root, weeds compete for resources, and most often win. They also wreak havoc on industry—from agriculture to golf courses to civic landscape projects, vast amounts of money are spent to eradicate these virile and versatile invaders. With so much at stake, reliable information on weeds and their characteristics is crucial. Richard Dickinson and France Royer shed light on this complex world with __Weeds of North America,__ the essential reference for all who wish to understand the science of the all-powerful weed. Encyclopedic in scope, the book is the first to cover North American weeds at every stage of growth. The book is organized by plant family, and more than five hundred species are featured. Each receives a two-page spread with images and text identification keys. Species are arranged within family alphabetically by scientific name, and entries include vital information on seed viability and germination requirements. Whether you bel

Who reads Weeds of North America?

Author

Richard Dickinson and France Royer

Publisher

The University of Chicago Press

Published

2014

Language

EN

ISBN

9780226076447

Category

reference

Subjects

Agriculture, History, Reference

Rating

3.95 / 5 (21 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-13