Lowell David Flyr Explained

Lowell David Flyr (1937–1971) was an American botanist. Born in Stratford, Texas, Flyr conducted his graduate thesis work at the University of Texas in Austin.^[1] He is known for his work on the genus Brickellia.

At the age of 33, Flyr committed suicide in Dallas while undergoing treatment for depression.

The species Brickellia cordifolia is called "Flyr's Nemesis" or "Flyr's brickellbush"^[2] in his honor.

Notes and References

1. Turner . B. L. . LOWELL DAVID FLYR, 1937–1971 . SIDA, Contributions to Botany . 5 . 1 . 54–58 . 1972. 41967356 .
2. Web site: Brickellia cordifolia – Species Page – APA: Alabama Plant Atlas . www.floraofalabama.org . 9 March 2019.