Lowell David Flyr
Lowell David Flyr (1937-1971) was an American botanist. Born in Stratford, Texas, Flyr conducted his graduate thesis work at the University of Texas in Austin.[1] He is known for his work on the genus Brickellia. At the age of 33, Flyr committed suicide in Dallas while undergoing treatment for depression.[1] The species Brickellia cordifolia is called "Flyr's Nemesis" or "Flyr's brickellbush"[2] in his honor.
The standard author abbreviation Flyr is used to indicate this person as the author when citing a botanical name.[3]
References
- ^ a b Turner, B. L. (1972). "LOWELL DAVID FLYR, 1937-1971" (PDF). SIDA, Contributions to Botany. pp. 54–58. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- ^ "Brickellia cordifolia - Species Page - APA: Alabama Plant Atlas". www.floraofalabama.org. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- ^ International Plant Names Index. Flyr.
 | This article about an American botanist is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |