John Jacob Lavranos
South African botanist · South Africa · On the map · Scientists · Lived 1926 to 2018 · aged 91
John Jacob Lavranos was a Greek/South African insurance broker and botanist, with a special interest in succulents. The standard author abbreviation Lavranos is used to indicate this person as the author when citing a botanical name.
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He scientifically described almost 300 new species of plants, and a number have been named in his honor.
Country
South Africa
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1926 to 2018 · aged 91
