Helgi Jónsson

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Helgi Jónsson (11 April 1867, Rangárvallasýsla – 1925) was an Icelandic botanist and phycologist.

He specialized in the research of marine algae and subarctic vegetation. During his career, he undertook many botanical trips throughout Iceland.[1]

Main works[edit]

The diatom Navicula jonssonii Østrup is named for him.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Islandica, Volumes 5-8 Google Books
  2. ^ International Plant Names Index.  Jónss.