Edvard August Vainio
Finnish botanist (1853-1929) · Finland · On the map · Scientists · Died at 75
Edvard August Vainio was a Finnish lichenologist. His early works on the lichens of Lapland, his three-volume monograph on the lichen genus Cladonia, and, in particular, his study of the classification and form and structure of lichens in Brazil, made Vainio renowned internationally in the field of lichenology.
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Johan Petter Norrlin (shown here at 23 years old) was Edvard Lang's neighbour and early mentor, and later became his brother-in-law.
Imperial Alexander University around 1870
During his time in the Caraça Mountains, Vainio stayed at the Santuário do Caraça, shown here. The Pico do Sol is the highest peak in the upper right.
Cover of Vainio's 1888 popular travel account Matkustus Brasiliassa. Kuvaus luonnosta ja kansoista BrasiliassaAbout this person
Country
Finland
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1853 to 1929 · aged 75
