“Botany in a Day: The Patterns Method of Plant Identification” by Thomas J. Elpel is a comprehensive field guide to identifying plants in North America. Published in 2013 by Hops Press, LLC, this 235-page paperback textbook is designed for adult education and further learning in the subjects of nature, science, and the environment. With a focus on general botany, this book presents a unique patterns method for plant identification, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the natural world.