Theodosia B. Shepherd
American botanist, horticulturist (1845-1906) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 60
Theodosia Burr Shepherd was an American botanist, horticulturist and pioneer in plant breeding. Called the "Flower Wizard of California," and "The Pioneer Seed-grower," Shepherd was the first woman in California, and possibly the first woman in the United States, to hybridize flowers.
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Lived 1845 to 1906 · aged 60