Field Guide to Weeds in Australia

Weeds have always played a conspicuous part in man's agricultural activities. They are also efficient invaders and exploiters of disturbed soil in our cities and suburbs.

Everyone, in both city and country, is acquainted with this group of plants which are, in the main, migrants to our country from almost every part of the world. If we can identify them, we are well on our way to understanding them, appreciating their behaviour and controlling their spread.

This field guide begins with some illustrated explanations of the botanical terms inescapable in describing plants.

Its organization does not follow a formal botanical layout but plants are listed in alphabetical order of scientific name. It is to this extent self-indexing. However, an index of common plant names is included so that those who only know a plant by one of these names can locate it and confirm its description.

The third edition of this popular book provides an excellent identification manual which will become an indispensable work of reference to all students of agriculture and botany. Farmers, farm advisors, home gardeners, professional horticulturists and environmentalists Will come to value it; identification of a weed being the first step in successful control.

Bushwalkers and nature lovers will find the illustrations open up a world of beauty of which many have remained unaware.