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Edith Schwartz Clements

U.S. botanist and botanical illustrator (1874-1971) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 96

Edith Gertrude Clements (1874-1971), also known as Edith S. Clements and Edith Schwartz Clements, was an American botanist and pioneer of botanical ecology who was the first woman to be awarded a Ph.D. by the University of Nebraska.

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She was married to botanist Frederic Clements, with whom she collaborated throughout her professional life. Together they founded the Alpine Laboratory, a research station at Pikes Peak, Colorado. Clements was also a botanical artist who illustrated her own books as well as joint publications with Frederic.

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United States
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Scientists
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Deceased
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Lived 1874 to 1971 · aged 96