John Ralfs
John Ralfs (13 September 1807 – 14 July 1890) was an English botanist. Born in Millbrook, near Southampton, he was the second son of Samuel Ralfs, a yeoman of an old family in Hampshire. He has been commemorated in the names of many plant groups and taxa at many levels.
John Ralfs | |
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| Born | 13 September 1807 Millbrook, Hampshire, England |
| Died | 14 July 1890 (aged 82) Penzance, Cornwall |
| Alma mater | Winchester Hospital |
| Known for | Desmids |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Botany |
| Author abbrev. (botany) | Ralfs |
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