Weeds of the South-East – 3rd Edition

Weeds of the South-East

An Identification Guide for Australia

Third Edition

FJ Richardson

RG Richardson

RCH Shepherd

This is a substantial 484 page comprehensive identification guide for weeds in the south-east region of Australia illustrated with over 3000 photographs giving easy identification to plant species. An ideal book that can be taken into the paddocks for weed identification.

Publisher’s Description:

A comprehensive identification guide for weeds in the south-east region of Australia. This third edition has been fully updated and reorganised to recognise recent taxonomic changes and includes additional species, many new photographs and the latest distribution information:

Other features include:,

•  an illustrated glossary,

•  a section using flower colour and shape as an aid to plant identification,

•  species include weeds of agriculture, bushland, waterways, gardens, roadsides, wasteland and amenity areas, as well as new and emerging problem species,

•  illustrated with more than 3000 photographs including spectacular close-up shots,

•  key features are described with relevant measurements for easier identification,

•  comparisons are made to similar species and easily confused natives ,

•  situations where the species are likely to be found, and

•  distribution by State using the latest herbaria records.

Written in easy-to-understand language and beautifully illustrated, this is a field guide for anyone interested in the identification of pest plants and the preservation of our native flora. An essential tool for community land and bush care organisations, local and state government weed officers and advisers, rangers, agronomists, agriculturists, survey and identification botanists, horticulturists, landscapers and gardeners.

Supported by the Council of Australasian Weed Societies, Weed Society of New South Wales, Weed Management Society of South Australia, Tasmanian Weed Society and Weed Society of Victoria.