Submodule 5: Most Common Western Rangelands Weeds

You have completed Submodule 5.

Complete the interactive exercises for Submodule 5 to see how much you have learned.

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Summary: Major Points from Submodule 5

• Plants are classified according to growth characteristics and plant anatomy.
  
  
• While there are hundreds of different plants that infest western rangelands, there are a few western weeds that a particularly pervasive and widespread.
  
  
• Photographs of twelve of these weeds are presented along with a brief description of each of their physical and reproductive characteristics, as well as information on their usual habitat.
  
  
• Weeds presented:
  • Russian Knapweed
  • Diffuse Knapweed
  • Spotted Knapweed
  • Musk Thistle
  • Canada Thistle
  • Yellow Starthistle
  • Perennial Pepperweed
  • Leafy Spurge
  • Purple Loosestrife
  • Cheatgrass
  • Saltcedar
  • Dalmatian Toadflax

When you are ready, proceed to Submodule 6.