Weeds in My Garden: Observations on Some Misunderstood Plants - Hardcover

Heiser, Charles B.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0881925624 ISBN 13: 9780881925623

Publisher: Timber Press, 2003

Synopsis

What is a weed? Definitions abound, some more clever than true. For the author, weeds are plants that grow uninvited in places disturbed by people or their animals. But although weeds may invade our fields and gardens, most are not aggressive away from disturbed areas. Some have notable virtues, whether medicinal, culinary, or even ornamental. Not intended to be a manual of weed identification --- although the descriptions, drawings, and photographs will help readers name many of their newfound friends --- or weed eradication, this book is for anyone interested in weeds as plants. A veritable natural history of weeds, it will encourage readers to look anew at these previously unwelcome guests.

About this title

Book Description:

What is a weed? Definitions abound, some more clever than true. For the author, weeds are plants that grow uninvited in places disturbed by people or their animals. But although weeds may invade our fields and gardens, most are not aggressive away from disturbed areas. Some have notable virtues, whether medicinal, culinary, or even ornamental. This book is for anyone interested in weeds as plants.

From the Author:

Charles B. Heiser is Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Botany at Indiana University, Bloomington.

About this edition

• Publisher: Timber Press
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0881925624
• ISBN 13: 9780881925623
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 260