John Merle Coulter
American botanist and author of plants
Born
Died
1928
98 years ago — 77 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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A prominent botanist, focused on the study and classification of North American flora. Contributed significantly to the understanding of plant species through research and publications. Served as a professor of botany and curator of the herbarium at the Indiana University, where extensive work on plant taxonomy was conducted. Authored several influential botanical texts, enriching the field of botany and education.
Authored 'Key to the Flora of the Rocky Mountains'
Published 'The Plant World' periodical
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