Dugald Carmichael
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.
References
- ^ http://carmichaelwatson.blogspot.com/2009/10/captain-dugald-carmichael-fls.html
- ^ NZ Rhizobia. "Taxonomy of New Zealand Native Legumes". Retrieved 28 March 2011.
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