Identifying and understanding the plants that are changing the North American landscape forever - Full-color photographs make identification simple An easy-to-use, wide-ranging guide to invasive plants in North America. Features full-color photos and descriptions of some 175 alien species--both terrestrial and aquatic--that are in some cases changing the landscape to an almost unimaginable degree. Accompanying text describes the plant's environmental and economic impacts as well as management techniques used to control it. Also includes an explanation of what an invasive is and a step-by-step identification key. An essential guide to understanding this unprecedented environmental challenge. The first-ever field guide to invasive plants in North America. Features full-color photos and descritpions of some 175 alien species--both terrestial and aquatic--that are in some cases changing the landscape to an almost unimagineable degree. Invasive plants are part of nature's story and human history, and we have written this book not just to help identify and name a plant, but to tell its story--where did it originate, how did it get here, who brought it, and what what role does it play in the dynamics of the natural environment and our ongoing history. "From malaleuca trees in Florida to star thistle in the West, garlic mustard in the Northeast to tamarisk in the Southwest, almost every corner of North America is under siege from alien species, threatening ecosystems and causing economic damage. Invasive Plants --the first comprehensive field guide to such exotic invaders--is a critical resource for naturalists, landowners, managers and others hoping to understand and control these overly successful species. Packed with information, a book like this has been long overdue, and my copy will get a workout." Scott Weidensaul, author of Return to Wild America Sylvan Kaufman consults, writes, and teaches on ecology, botany, and restoration topics through her business, Sylvan Green Earth Consulting. She lives in Denton, Maryland. Wallace Kaufman is a science writer and author of several popular nature books, including Coming Out of the Woods (978-0-7382-0488-8), No Turning Back (978-0-595-00099-9), and The Beaches Are Moving (978-0-8223-0574-3). He lives in Eugene, Oregon. Used Book in Good Condition