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Ruth Mason

New Zealand botanist (1913-1990)

  • Fame30.9
  • Momentum0.0
  • Wikipedia26
Lived 1913–1990, aged 77New Zealand
New ZealandNew ZealandScientistsScientist
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    6 languages
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  • Era
    1913–1990
    Aged 77
  • Awards
    2
    recognised works
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Updated 2026-07-28

Ruth Mason was a New Zealand botanist specialising in the taxonomy and ecology of freshwater plants. She was employed at the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research for 35 years undertaking research into aquatic plants, pioneering new techniques for plant preservation and collecting over 13,000 plant specimens in the field. She was awarded life membership by the New Zealand Ecological Society.

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