Dugald Carmichael (born 1772 in Stronacraoibh, Lismore Island, died 1827 in Appin[1]) was a Scottish botanist and officer in the 72nd Highlanders. He is known as the "Father of Marine Botany". The plant genus Carmichaelia is named after him.[2]

He was a friend of Sir William Hooker.

Taxon described by him

References

  1. ^ "Carmichael Watson Project Blog: Captain Dugald Carmichael FLS". 30 October 2009.
  2. ^ NZ Rhizobia. "Taxonomy of New Zealand Native Legumes". Retrieved 28 March 2011.


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dugald_Carmichael
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