Dugald Carmichael Explained

Dugald Carmichael
Birth Date:1772
Birth Place:Stronacraoibh, Lismore Island
Nationality:British
Death Date:1827
Death Place:Appin
Field:Botany

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

Notes and References

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