Jonas Carlsson Dryander

Swedish botanist and botanical illustrator

Jonas Carlsson Dryander - Swedish botanist and botanical illustrator
Born

March 5th, 1748
277 years ago

Died

1810
215 years ago — 62 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Sweden

Links & References

Contributed significantly to botany through the study and illustration of plants. Served as a curator at the British Museum and worked closely with prominent figures in the field. Participated in the publication of the 'Botanicon' and helped establish botanical nomenclature. Provided clarifications and descriptions of numerous plant species, aiding in the classification and understanding of flora.

Curated the natural history collection at the British Museum

Contributed to the 'Botanicon'

Collaborated with Carl Linnaeus on plant classifications

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