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William Rickatson Dykes

English botanist (1877-1925) · Scientists · Died at 48

William Rickatson Dykes was an English amateur botanist who became an expert in the field of iris breeding and wrote several influential books on the subject. He was also interested in tulips, amaryllis, and other plants.

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Awards

Victoria Medal of Honour1925
Veitch Memorial Medal1924
Fellow of the Linnean Society of London

About this person

Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1877 to 1925 · aged 48