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Ludwig Riedel

German botanist (1790-1861) · Brazil · On the map · Scientists · Died at 71

Ludwig Riedel was a German botanist. Riedel described relatively few species himself, but collected hundreds of new species, many named after him. The genus Riedelia (Ericaceae) was named for him by Meisner.

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Country
Brazil
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1790 to 1861 · aged 71