{"product_id":"problem-plants-of-ohio-griffiths-9781606354025","title":"Problem Plants of Ohio","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA guide to identification and control of invasive plants \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eProblem Plants of Ohio\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe first book of this kind written specifically about the state, \u003cem\u003eProblem Plants of Ohio\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA useful resource for master gardeners, landscapers, farmers, academics, and natural areas managers, \u003cem\u003eProblem Plants of Ohio\u003c\/em\u003e will be of interest to nonspecialists as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Griffiths,Melissa A. Davis,David Ward\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1606354027\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781606354025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kent State University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/08\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 384\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.30h x 7.30w x 0.90d","brand":"Griffiths","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48241377378559,"sku":"9781606354025","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_7db14265-6eb5-41ec-9fdf-f4984760f824.jpg?v=1772654138","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/problem-plants-of-ohio-griffiths-9781606354025","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}