Inventory of Canadian Agricultural Weeds [electronic Resource]

📖 The Scoop

This publication is an inventory of and a reference guide for Canadian weeds, primarily those of importance to agriculture. It includes plants that are weeds in a variety of agricultural contexts such as field crops, commodity trade, rangelands, and silviculture. All common species are covered as well as uncommon ones that are actually or potentially important for biological or social reasons. Entries are provided for 872 species and 198 subspecific taxa, for which over 9,000 common & scientific names are given, including the most common synonyms. For each species & any recognized subspecific taxon, information is provided on synonymy, common names, Canadian distribution (and including Alaska, Greenland, and St. Pierre & Miquelon), listings in weed control legislation, native versus introduced status, growth habit and/or life history, habitat, toxicity, and status in Canada. For some entries, comments are included on taxonomy and/or agricultural issues. Review papers & other important references on taxonomy & ecology are cited as well as published distribution maps. Includes index.

Genre: Science / Life Sciences / Botany (fancy, right?)