Robert Fortune
British botanist · United Kingdom · On the map · Scientists · Lived 1812 to 1880 · aged 67
Robert Fortune was a Scottish botanist, plant hunter, and traveller, best known for introducing around 250 new ornamental plants, mainly from China, but also Japan, into the gardens of Britain, Australia, and North America. He also played a role in the development of the tea industry in India in the 19th century.
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United Kingdom
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1812 to 1880 · aged 67
