Nancy Tyson Burbidge

Botanist and curator specializing in flora

Nancy Tyson Burbidge - Botanist and curator specializing in flora
Born

1912
113 years ago

Died

March 4th, 1977
48 years ago — 65 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Australia

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Contributed significantly to the field of botany, focusing on the flora of Australia. Worked as a curator at the National Herbarium of New South Wales. Published numerous scientific papers and was involved in the classification and description of various plant species. Played a key role in the establishment of the Australian National Herbarium.

Curated the National Herbarium of New South Wales

Published extensive research on Australian flora

Contributed to plant classification and conservation efforts

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