Problem Plants of Ohio
Will be published approx. on 30. December 2020
Book
Hardback
384 pages
978-1-60635-402-5 (ISBN)
Description
A guide to identification and control of invasive plants.Problem Plants of Ohio is an informative guide, providing information on the identification and control of nonnative plant species formally listed as invasive or prohibited noxious weeds in Ohio. In addition, the book treats many additional species that are considered a nuisance in gardens, landscaping, or natural settings.
The book includes more than 900 photographs of diagnostic features to aid in the identification of 148 plant species. The accompanying text details the origin of the species' introduction to North America, provides thorough and accessible botanical descriptions, explains the economic and environmental impacts of each species, and includes basic information on control measures. The authors also include suggestions for native alternatives to use in gardens in place of problematic horticultural species.
The first book of this kind written specifically about the state, Problem Plants of Ohio presents new research on the change in nonnative species over time and discusses how climate change will further exacerbate the issue of invasive species. It includes current distribution maps for each plant species.
A useful resource for master gardeners, landscapers, farmers, academics, and natural areas managers, Problem Plants of Ohio will be of interest to nonspecialists as well.
The book includes more than 900 photographs of diagnostic features to aid in the identification of 148 plant species. The accompanying text details the origin of the species' introduction to North America, provides thorough and accessible botanical descriptions, explains the economic and environmental impacts of each species, and includes basic information on control measures. The authors also include suggestions for native alternatives to use in gardens in place of problematic horticultural species.
The first book of this kind written specifically about the state, Problem Plants of Ohio presents new research on the change in nonnative species over time and discusses how climate change will further exacerbate the issue of invasive species. It includes current distribution maps for each plant species.
A useful resource for master gardeners, landscapers, farmers, academics, and natural areas managers, Problem Plants of Ohio will be of interest to nonspecialists as well.
Reviews / Votes
"This book fills a long-standing gap in midwest botanical publications and will become the go-to resource for information on invasive, weedy, or just plain troublesome plants in Ohio. It provides clear, detailed information for anyone concerned about problem plants, from horticulturalists to environmentalists to backyard gardeners. The introductory sections include an excellent review of invasion ecology, a forward-thinking discussion of the impacts of climate change, and an overview of basic control techniques. Divided into color-coded sections of major plant types, it provides helpful drawings, photos, county distribution maps, and technical descriptions for 148 plants and suggests native alternatives for garden escapes. This book is guaranteed a place on the bookshelves of academics and natural resource managers. Plant lovers in Ohio will love this book."-Helen Michaels, professor of biological sciences, Bowling Green State University"This book will be a welcome addition to libraries for gardeners, land managers, researchers, and others learning about plants in Ohio. It provides useful information about plants that may be problematic in gardens and natural areas, which complements the work of the Ohio Invasive Plants Council."-Jennifer Windus, president, Ohio Invasive Plants Council
"One of the goals of the Native Plant Society of Northeastern Ohio is to promote native landscaping. Problem Plants of Ohio shows how invasive species are presented, including distribution maps, identification techniques with corresponding photographs, and control recommendations along with native alternatives."-Judy Barnhart, president, Native Plant Society of Northeastern Ohio
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Kent, OH
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
900 photographs, maps
Dimensions
Height: 262 mm
Width: 185 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
1179 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-60635-402-5 (9781606354025)
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Megan E. Griffiths
Problem Plants of Ohio
E-Book
12/2020
The Kent State University Press
€67.99
Available for download
Persons
Megan E. Griffiths is an adjunct professor in the department of Biological Science at Kent State University. Over the past two decades, Dr. Griffiths has studied plant-plant interactions with particular focus on understanding the mechanisms by which disturbance and competition impact plant communities.Melissa A. Davis is a botany instructor and the horticulture facilities director at Kent State University Herrick Conservatory and collections manager of the Tom S. and Miwako K. Cooperrider Kent State University Herbarium.
David Ward is the Art and Margaret Herrick Endowed Professor of Plant Biology at Kent State University. His research interests lie in the field of the ecology of plant species redistributions, including the study of both invasive and encroaching plant species.
David Ward is the Art and Margaret Herrick Endowed Professor of Plant Biology at Kent State University. His research interests lie in the field of the ecology of plant species redistributions, including the study of both invasive and encroaching plant species.