The Patterns Method of Plant Identification

An Herbal Field Guide to Plant Families of North America

by Thomas J. Elpel

Excellent, educational and insightful look at the plant world through its interrelations and common qualities.

Both a good introduction and long term reference.

Tom is a longtime friend and colleague who has published more books, videos and games than most anyone else in our community, from ancestral skills to plants to natural building to examining our modern existence.

235 pages, with color illustrations
8.5” x 11” x .5”

list price $30

(HOPS Press)