The Botanist’s Eye – Identifying the Plants Around You

Sharpen your plant ID skills with The Botanist’s Eye, a richly informative guidebook from The Great Courses series. Written by Dr. Catherine Kleier (California Polytechnic State University), this course companion is designed to help nature lovers, students, and amateur botanists identify plants in their environment with confidence and clarity. From leaf structure and flower morphology to plant families and field techniques, this guidebook blends scientific insight with field-friendly language—making it the perfect introduction to the art and science of botanical observation. Highlights: Official course guidebook from The Great Courses Covers plant structures, classification, and field identification Authored by Catherine Kleier, PhD Great for beginner botanists, educators, and nature walkers