Master Gardenerweedhandouts

This document defines weeds and compares their characteristics to cultivated plants. It discusses how weeds differ in seed dormancy, abundant seed production, seed survival, vegetative reproduction, lack of beauty/odor, and toxicity. The document then provides examples of common weed families and species, describing their identifying features. It focuses on the Poaceae, Polygonaceae, Chenopodiaceae, Amaranthaceae, Portulacaceae, Caryophyllaceae, Brassicaceae, and Fabaceae families.