Publisher's Synopsis
Providing straightforward information for the identification of common weeds in New Zealand, this book lists each plant by its botanical and common name, both of which are indexed, and has a simple guide to flower colour and size. Favoured habits are described, as well as New Zealand distribution and the region in which the weeds originated. Additional comments cover usefulness, toxicity, and other information of interest to scientists, students, gardeners, and anyone else working in areas or industries affected by weeds.