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Dugald Carmichael
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| Born | 1772 Stronacraoibh, Lismore Island
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| Died | 1827 Appin
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| Nationality | British |
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| Fields | Botany |
Dugald Carmichael (born 1772 in Stronacraoibh, Lismore Island, died 1827 in Appin) 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.
He was a friend of Sir William Hooker.
Taxon described by him
- See Category:Taxa named by Dugald Carmichael
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