Florida Invasive Plants: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Plants (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781620054345)

The ecological and economic impacts that invasive plants can have on native species and ecosystems are often staggering. In warm, humid Florida, such invasives as Common Water Hyacinth, Japanese Honeysuckle, and Brazilian Peppertree are well known for their destructive impacts. To control invasives, early detection is critical, and this is made possible by having a well-informed public equipped with the necessary identification skills. Those looking to get better acquainted with the most familiar invasive plants in the Sunshine State will find this portable resource beneficial. Beautifully illustrated, this guide features 40 common species, as well as tips for controlling and containing them, including through the application of organic methods where possible. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, 12-panel folding pocket guide is an essential resource for educators, learners, naturalists, homeowners, and citizen scientists who wish to do their part to stop the spread of invasive plants in Florida. Made in the USA.

Author: James Kavanagh
ISBN-10: 1620054345
ISBN-13: 9781620054345
Publisher: Waterford Press
Language: English
Published: 03/07/2021
Pages: 12
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.20h x 4.00w x 1.10d