Hundreds of full-color photographs with easy-to-understand text make this a great visual guide to learning about more than 150 species of weeds―toxic, edible, or otherwise interesting―found in the Upper Midwest, including Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. The species (from Dandelion to Purslane) are organized by type, then by flower color, so you can identify them by their visual characteristics. Plus, learn about how each weed spreads, how to control it, and its possible beneficial uses. The information, presented by expert forager Teresa Marrone, is perfect for beginners but also useful for more experienced home gardeners.

About the Author: Teresa Marrone is the author of the Wild Berries & Fruits series of field guides, as well as numerous other highly regarded books on wild foods. She has written articles for national and local magazines and has been foraging wild edibles for more than 30 years. 

Image Description: The front cover illustration shows a dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) in its iconic bright pink/yellow flowering stage, set against a blurred green background. The cover also includes the title and the author name.