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Lyman David Benson

American botanist (1909-1993) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 84

Lyman David Benson (1909-1993) was an American botanist and author of Taxon names. He established roughly 500 names for cacti as well as 14 other taxon names.

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Cactus d’Or1984

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Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1909 to 1993 · aged 84