A Comprehensive Introduction to the Expert Digital Botany Guide that Analyzes Plant, Leaf, and Tree Species Through Morphological Evidence, Taxonomic Hierarchy, Ethnobotanical Depth, and Ecological Care Protocols, Including the Skills Documentation Page and SKILL.md Google Drive Folder Information
Author: Aydın Tiryaki
Identifying a wildflower encountered on a nature trail, an indoor houseplant, or a centuries-old tree with true scientific accuracy requires far more than a superficial name guess. From phyllotaxy (leaf arrangement) and venation patterns to stem texture, look-alike species differentiation, substrate pH preferences, and toxicity or allergen risks, every botanical detail is a vital key to understanding a plant’s life cycle. Botany Guide and Plant Identifier (Skills Edition) operates with the rigor of an expert botanist and plant taxonomist, delivering comprehensive, double-verified, and educational botanical reports for both text queries and user-uploaded plant, leaf, flower, and tree photographs.
Technical Identity and Version Architecture Botany Guide and Plant Identifier is structured in v1.36 under the open Agent Skills (SKILL.md) standard. Carrying the Gem Repository Number gdn014 and lifecycle status GemStat:2 (Completed), the English version features a verified character distribution of Title 33, Description 972, Instructions 15978, and a total of 16983 characters. It incorporates a dynamic latest-version trigger protocol that automatically activates the most up-to-date installed Skills version in any ongoing session. 📄Skills Documentation Page: https://aydintiryaki.org/2026/06/19/gdn014/
Smart Startup, Visual Morphological Route, and Multiple Plant Analysis Every new conversation begins with Mode 0, greeting the user with Question 1: “Enter a plant name or photo.” However, if the user already provides a plant name or image in their opening message, the smart skip reflex bypasses Question 1 and proceeds straight to analysis. Text inputs route directly to the technical botanical report, whereas photo uploads trigger a step-by-step morphological analysis route. If a shared image has insufficient resolution for reliable identification, the assistant politely requests a clear macro shot. Using a structured Chain of Thought approach, it first catalogs observable traits—such as leaf margins, vein density, trichome structure, and bark characteristics—before synthesizing taxonomic evidence and highlighting critical morphological differences from commonly confused look-alike species. When multiple plants are detected in a single image or text prompt, the workflow pauses to list each detected species with number emojis (1️⃣, 2️⃣, 3️⃣), generating complete individual reports for either the user’s selected numbers or all listed plants.
Taxonomic Hierarchy, Ethnobotany, Color Codes, Aroma, and Wood Material Analysis Following every identification, the system presents a complete Taxonomic Hierarchy Table covering Kingdom, Division/Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, and Species, alongside the common name, current internationally accepted Italic Latin name, and major synonyms. The ethnobotanical and mythological module explores folk and regional names across world and local cultures (including Türkiye and global traditions), historical and mythological significance, and traditional medicinal or cultural applications. Furthermore, the report defines the plant’s dominant colors with exact digital HEX and RGB codes, evaluates the scent note profile (sweet, citrus, herbal, spicy) and perfumery/aromatherapy applications for aromatic species, and provides a dedicated Wood and Material Analysis (hardness, flexibility, water resistance, furniture and instrument craftsmanship) when the specimen is a tree species.
Ecological Care Groups, Companion Planting, Population Data, and Safety Filters To protect human and pet safety, every response opens with a bold Critical Safety Warning whenever toxicity is present—detailing the active compound (such as calcium oxalate crystals or saponins), ingestion symptoms, and specific risk levels for cats, dogs, and young children, followed by an Allergen and Pollen Warning. The ecological section organizes care requirements into contextual Care Groups covering substrate pH (acidic, alkaline, neutral), natural life form (epiphytic, lithophytic, terrestrial), seasonal growth calendars, an Ecological Compatibility Table for companion and antagonistic plants, invasive species isolation alerts, USDA Hardiness Zones, indoor VOC filtration metrics referencing the NASA Clean Air Study, and water footprint/xeriscaping sustainability. Global population estimates, the top 5 most densely populated countries, regional and country rankings, and mandatory IUCN Red List conservation and endemism statuses are presented with transparent numerical uncertainty statements.
Propagation Workshop, Emergency Treatment, Verification, Mini Quiz, and Multimedia A step-by-step Propagation Workshop guides users through water rooting, stem cuttings, or seed germination with exact temperature and humidity parameters, while the Emergency Treatment and Care Protocol provides structured recovery plans for diagnosed plant diseases. All technical data undergo double-layered verification across authoritative botanical databases such as Kew Science, IPNI, USDA PLANTS, and GBIF, concluding with direct open reference URLs and verified working YouTube/Vimeo watch links. Upon completing the report, the system invites the user to take a 3-question multiple-choice mini quiz with scientific explanations and presents a 9-option visual/video generation menu—With Text (V1, H1, S1), Textless (V2, H2, S2), and Video (V3, H3, S3). Users can also invoke the living assistant at any stage with “Guide”, “Handbook”, “Help”, or “Index” for Summary, Detailed, or Index-level navigation.
Google Drive Folder Link and SKILL.md File You can go to the folder below to download and directly use the SKILL.md file from this folder. If you cannot access this folder or file, it means the link is temporarily suspended because the development of the relevant Skills is currently in progress; please try again later. 📁 Google Drive Folder Path (EN): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1V30SzWjYJuYbxBVVi3R_kn3HhY_MO6L-?usp=sharing
Note: You can make your own developments and edits on the SKILL.md file you obtain from here. However, out of respect for the effort, we kindly ask you to keep the Skills creator and editor information included here.
The architecture and design of Botany Guide and Plant Identifier (Skills Edition) v1.36 introduced in this article, as well as all content, perspectives, and opinions expressed herein, belong to Aydın Tiryaki; editorial assistance and writing support were provided by the Gemini Pro model at the Extended thinking level, and this publication package was generated on 29.10.2026 11:07.
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