David Douglas (botanist)
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. The standard author abbreviation Douglas is used to indicate this person as the author when citing a botanical name.
David Douglas | |
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| Born | 25 June 1799 Scone, Perthshire, Scotland |
| Died | 12 July 1834 (aged 35) Mauna Kea, Laupāhoehoe, Hawai'i |
| 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 |
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