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# Botany in a Day: The Patterns Method of Plant Identification

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Review: An essential guide for anyone who wants to learn about and understand the plants around them - "Botany in a Day: The Patterns Method of Plant Identification" is a comprehensive and user-friendly guide to identifying plants using the "patterns method," which is a unique and effective way of organizing and understanding plant families. Written by Thomas J. Elpel, an experienced botanist and naturalist, the book is designed to make botany accessible to anyone, regardless of their level of experience or expertise. One of the best features of the book is its organization. The book covers over 200 plant families, and it groups them into patterns based on their physical characteristics, such as leaf shape, flower structure, and seed dispersal. This makes it easy for readers to quickly find and identify the plants they encounter in the field. The book also includes a detailed introduction to botany, providing readers with the knowledge and understanding they need to use the patterns method effectively. Another great feature of the book is its use of illustrations, photographs, and descriptions. The book is richly illustrated with detailed drawings and photographs of plants and their parts, making it easy for readers to understand and recognize the key features of each plant family. The descriptions of the plants are also clear and concise, providing readers with the information they need to identify and understand the plants they encounter. One of the most striking things about "Botany in a Day" is its author's ability to simplify the often-complex subject of botany making it accessible to anyone who is interested in nature, whether they are a professional botanist or an amateur naturalist. The author's easy-going writing style and sense of humor make the book a joy to read, and the knowledge you gain from it will be invaluable when out in the field. It is comprehensive, user-friendly, and packed with the information and resources you need to identify plants quickly and confidently. If you're someone who loves nature and wants to explore the world of botany, I highly recommend reading this book.
Review: Good reference - I'm working my way through this. Seems easy to understand.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #15,446 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #7 in Botany (Books) #12 in Natural History (Books) #13 in Outdoors & Nature Reference |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (2,411) |
| Dimensions  | 11 x 8.5 x 0.56 inches |
| Edition  | 6th |
| ISBN-10  | 1892784351 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1892784353 |
| Item Weight  | 1.55 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 235 pages |
| Publication date  | May 15, 2013 |
| Publisher  | HOPS Press |
| Reading age  | 9 years and up |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An essential guide for anyone who wants to learn about and understand the plants around them
*by C***K on January 27, 2023*

"Botany in a Day: The Patterns Method of Plant Identification" is a comprehensive and user-friendly guide to identifying plants using the "patterns method," which is a unique and effective way of organizing and understanding plant families. Written by Thomas J. Elpel, an experienced botanist and naturalist, the book is designed to make botany accessible to anyone, regardless of their level of experience or expertise. One of the best features of the book is its organization. The book covers over 200 plant families, and it groups them into patterns based on their physical characteristics, such as leaf shape, flower structure, and seed dispersal. This makes it easy for readers to quickly find and identify the plants they encounter in the field. The book also includes a detailed introduction to botany, providing readers with the knowledge and understanding they need to use the patterns method effectively. Another great feature of the book is its use of illustrations, photographs, and descriptions. The book is richly illustrated with detailed drawings and photographs of plants and their parts, making it easy for readers to understand and recognize the key features of each plant family. The descriptions of the plants are also clear and concise, providing readers with the information they need to identify and understand the plants they encounter. One of the most striking things about "Botany in a Day" is its author's ability to simplify the often-complex subject of botany making it accessible to anyone who is interested in nature, whether they are a professional botanist or an amateur naturalist. The author's easy-going writing style and sense of humor make the book a joy to read, and the knowledge you gain from it will be invaluable when out in the field. It is comprehensive, user-friendly, and packed with the information and resources you need to identify plants quickly and confidently. If you're someone who loves nature and wants to explore the world of botany, I highly recommend reading this book.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good reference
*by K***A on November 11, 2025*

I'm working my way through this. Seems easy to understand.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Deceiving title. Very thorough and informative!
*by S***S on May 22, 2025*

I haven’t finished it yet but I can tell it’s going to always be useful. The title is deceiving as I don’t know how I could finish it and comprehend it all in a day. It’s way more informative than I thought it would be, but that’s a good thing! I was thinking it would be more like a “For Dummies” book or overly basic. But it definitely is not. I guess some schools use this as a textbook for Botany classes.

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