Description
Weeds of California and Other Western States (two-volume set)
by Joseph M. DiTomaso and Evelyn A. Healy
2006 by University of California Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources
1900 pages, color throughout
This two-volume set is the most complete book on weed identification ever produced in the United States. Identification guide to 750 weed species.
- Detailed descriptions of seedlings; mature plants; flowers, fruit,and roots; germination and propagation characteristics; and descriptions of similar species.
- 3,000 color photographs of infestations, whole plants, flowers, seedlings, and seeds.
- Includes a CD containing all photographs in the book, copyright-free for educational use.
Dr. DiTomaso was a non-crop weed specialist at UC Davis, and headed the Weed Research and Information Center. He also served on the Cal-IPC Board of Directors.
Evelyn Healy is an expert in ecology and plant systematics.
