Discover the intricacies of weed seeds with 'An Illustrated Guide to Weed Seeds of New Zealand.' This meticulously crafted paperback by Trevor James features 126 pages of stunning illustrations and insightful descriptions, bringing to life the diverse world of weed seeds in New Zealand. Each page showcases various weedy species, highlighting their unique adaptations for survival, such as hooks and spines designed to attach to animals and humans, or corky seed coats that float seamlessly through water. Whether you're a researcher in ecological studies, a pest plant management professional, or simply a plant enthusiast, this guide serves as an invaluable resource, unveiling the beauty and complexity of both native and introduced species. Learn about seeds that have yet to establish in New Zealand but have been intercepted in imported goods, offering a critical perspective on biosecurity. Perfect for agriculture, horticulture, and anyone keen on understanding evolutionary adaptations, this book is a must-have addition to your botanical library. With dimensions of 182 x 245 mm, it’s compact enough for the field yet detailed enough for study. Order yours today and dive deep into the fascinating realm of weed seeds.

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CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 182 x 245 mm
Pages: 126
Bind: paperback
Author: Trevor James Publisher: NZ Plant Protection Society


Now for something completely different! How many of you have ever looked closely at the details of the seeds of weeds? Some, we admit, are rather boring but then again, some of them are absolutely stunning. A glance at the front cover of this book reveals some of huge variation in the size and shape of seeds. Most of the seeds described and pictured are of weedy species, and the pictures show clearly the adaptations that have evolved to ensure they thrive as weeds: hooks and spines to attach the seed to wool, fleece or socks to help spread; awns that twist with wetting and drying to help bury the seed and anchor it in the soil during germination; seeds so tiny they blow like dust in the wind, or larger ones with wings or parachutes so they float on air; corky seed coats that act as life jackets in streams and lakes. This book will be useful for all workers in ecological research, pest plant management or, indeed, for everybody involved in agriculture or horticultural production. It is also of importance to anyone with a general interest in plants and the incredibly different forms that evolution has wrought. The book covers native and introduced species, and also includes seeds of species that have not, as yet, established in New Zealand but which have been intercepted in imported seed or other agricultural products (like cocopeat). The pictures and their descriptions are often not of the seeds as such, but of the form in which they are usually seen, surrounded by remains of flower struc