David Douglas (botanist)
Scottish botanist (1799–1834) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about David Douglas (botanist)?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
This article is about the botanist. For other people named David Douglas, see David Douglas (disambiguation).
David Douglas (25 June 1799 – 12 July 1834) was a Scottish botanist, best known as the namesake of the Douglas fir. He worked as a gardener, and explored the Scottish Highlands, North America, and Hawaii, where he died.[1] The standard author abbreviation Douglas is used to indicate this person as the author when citing a botanical name.[2]
Quick Facts Born, Died ...
David Douglas | |
---|---|
Born | (1799-06-25)25 June 1799 Scone, Perthshire, Scotland |
Died | 12 July 1834(1834-07-12) (aged 35) |
Resting place | Honolulu, Hawaii |
Alma mater | University of Glasgow |
Known for | Douglas fir |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Botany |
Institutions | Glasgow Botanic Gardens, Royal Horticultural Society |
Author abbrev. (botany) | Douglas |
Close