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Dugald Carmichael

Dugald Carmichael

Scottish botanist (1772–1827)

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]

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He was a friend of Sir William Hooker.

Taxon described by him

References

  1. [1]
    "Carmichael Watson Project Blog: Captain Dugald Carmichael FLS". 30 October 2009.
  2. [2]
    NZ Rhizobia. "Taxonomy of New Zealand Native Legumes". Retrieved 28 March 2011.


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