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Ruth Kiew
Malaysian-British botanist (1946-2025) · United Kingdom · On the map · Scientists · Died at 79
Ruth Kiew was a Malaysian-British botanist focused on Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Kiew was the first woman to be awarded the David Fairchild Medal for plant exploration, by the National Tropical Botanical Garden, recognising her as "one of the world's great experts on tropical begonias" in 2002.
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About this person
The standard author abbreviation Kiew is used to indicate this person as the author when citing a botanical name.
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1946 to 2025 · aged 79
