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Charles Schweinfurth
American botanist (1890-1970) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 80
Charles Schweinfurth was an American botanist and plant collector who distinguished himself by his studies on orchids. He predominantly collected species from Peru which he described in his four volume reference work Orchids of Peru (1958).
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About this person
He was a researcher at the Botanical Museum of Harvard University, and director of the Ames Orchid Herbarium where, in 1958, he was succeeded by Leslie Andrew Garay.
Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1890 to 1970 · aged 80
