Dugald Carmichael
Dugald Carmichael | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1772 Stronacraoibh, Lismore Island |
| Died | 1827 |
| Nationality | British |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Botany |
Dugald Carmichael (born 1772 in Stronacraoibh, Lismore Island, died 1827 in Appin[1]) was a Scottish botanist and officer in the 72nd Highlanders. He is known as the "Father of Marine Botany". The plant genus Carmichaelia is named after him.[2]
He was a friend of Sir William Hooker.
Taxon described by him
References
- ^ "Carmichael Watson Project Blog: Captain Dugald Carmichael FLS". 30 October 2009.
- ^ NZ Rhizobia. "Taxonomy of New Zealand Native Legumes". Retrieved 28 March 2011.
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