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Weeds of the West

by Tom Whitson

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ISBN13: 9780941570138
ISBN10: 0941570134
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Learning to identify unwanted plants around the home, farm or ranch will be much easier with this book published by the Western Society of Weed Science and co-sponsored by the Cooperative Extension of the United States. Weeds of the West will help you identify weeds that compete with native plants, horticultural and agricultural crops, as well as those that can poison livestock and people.

This extensive, easy-to-use guide contains more than 900 color photographs showing the early growth stages, mature plants, and features for positive identification of each weed discussed. Descriptions, habitats and characteristics of each plant are also included in this handy reference guide.

Review:

"An invaluable reference for all serious gardeners and commercial farmers." Midwest Book Review

Description:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 613-614) and index.
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ISBN:
9780941570138
Author:
Whitson, Tom
Publisher:
Western Society of Weed Science in cooperation with the Western United States Land Grant Universities Cooperative Extension Services
Location:
Laramie? :
Subject:
Plants
Subject:
Weeds
Subject:
Arid regions plants.
Subject:
Weeds -- West (U.S.) -- Identification.
Copyright:
1996
Edition Number:
9th ed., 2002
Edition Description:
Includes bibliography p. 613-614 and index.
Series Volume:
4143A
Publication Date:
2002
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
ix, 628 p.
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