A Weed by Any Other Name: Problems with Defining Weeds in Tropical Queensland. (1st November 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wegner, Janice
• Is Part Of: Environment and history. Volume 23:Number 4(2017:Nov.)
• Page Start: 523
• Page End: 544
• Publication Date: 2017-11-01
• Subjects: Weeds -- plant introductions; Human ecology -- History -- Periodicals; Nature -- Effect of human beings on -- Periodicals; Human beings -- Effect of environment on -- Periodicals; 304.209
• DOI: 10.3197/096734017X15046905071852
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0967-3407

Abstract

Abstract : Defining a 'weed' is more complex than the usual variations of 'a plant out of place'. It depends on time, place and the identity of the people affected by it, and can change as uses are found for an unwanted plant. Whether or not a plant is introduced can also affect its status. This study uses examples of weeds in the Australian state of Queensland.