Weeds of California

Use the detailed photos and descriptions in Weed Pest Identification and Monitoring Cards to positively identify 48 of the most troublesome weeds that grow in California. This laminated, full-color card set, bound at one corner into a handy, pocket-sized pack, is the in-the-field companion to Weeds of California and Other Western States, sturdy enough for regular use in orchards, crop fields, vineyards, nurseries, pastures, roadsides, golf courses and other areas where weeds flourish.

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An easy-to-use two-volume set, Weeds of California and Other Western States is a practical guide to the identification and biology of more than 700 weeds found in California and other areas of the western United States. Written by UC Cooperative Extension weed specialist Joseph M. DiTomaso for farmers, land managers and weed control contractors, the book describes the morphology, distribution, habitat, propagation and management of each weed. More than 3,000 color photos of mature plants, seedlings, flowers and seeds help you identify undesirable plants at all life stages.

Weed Pest Identification and Monitoring Cards, ANR Pub #3541, 48 cards, $25

Weeds of California and Other Western States, ANR Pub #3488, 1,760 p, $80

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To order:

Call (800) 994-8849 or (510) 665-2195

or go to http://anrcatalog.ucanr.edu

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